That's a mighty beautiful trail for walking with/behind Beryl. Looks especially lovely I guess in early autumn. Please play a little Bach for us next time. Enjoy everything.
It is a lovely trail -- an old farm that has become a county park, so part fields, part woods with lots of loop trails. Bliss for walking in all seasons!
Every post, whether from Sarah or Beryl, makes my day extra special. Now that the cat is out of the bag where the Bach is concerned, I make an official request for a performance in one of the next issues of The Gusset.
Gosh --we shall see if I ever feel up to playing Bach for a video. You never know what is going to happen, but just now I'm still very much in a"playing and learning for my own pleasure" phase. Also I fear that recording might take the pleasure away. People get pretty particular about how those cello suites are played -- every note analyzed time and again for the last 400 years. But thanks for the vote of confidence!
Beryl is a WONDERFUL guest author for the Gusset! MORE DOG!! And more time for weaving, knitting, making blissful cartoons, and wondering where the stress has gone in the first autumn without one of those ultra-heavy life changes. Hugs to both of you. Good doggie!
Isn't that Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog info interesting? I was floored. I'd always thought she was just a "slightly different" ACD. Then to see all those pics of dogs who look SO much like her -- from color to head and body shape--it blew my mind. They have their own whole history! Be cool if your grand dog was one too.
Three Corgi Sisters! Golly. The Fates, Furies, Wyrd, Norns, three Morrígna -- so happy to add the three herding dog sisters to the mix. And nothing like a herding dog to get another herding dog, eh?
I don’t want you to get burned out trying to answer everyone, at least me! You’re going to be overwhelmed with things you “should do”! and lose that freedom of your day that I do love about you.
Please don’t think I need personal attention because I sure don’t honey... wish I could contribute more than $5 per month towards your work! I thought about signing up for a weaving class but I don’t know the first thing about it, so, that’s seems silly. 😊
What a beautiful piece of art. Beryl can write for me any day, as you can.
Today I sat infront of my work computer and just could not wait until I read today’s offering.
Thank you for keeping me sane. I walked out back with my alpacas and I realized I am not sure if what I call milk weed is the same,the alpacas just love milkweed as much as they love roses. I do t really get to see them. Maybe I should walk along the rail tracks. Might be my only hope to find some un touched.
Sorry, rambling. See, I am no longer thinking about work and I am relaxing with my boys.
Well now I am curious about that milkweed name thing. The stuff around here is prized for its pollination potential, but not usually spoken of as animal fodder. Indeed, all of the Asclepias species seem to be somewhat toxic in different ways (at least to dogs, cats and horses), which makes me wonder if whatever your alpaca are eating is something different. or if they have different digestions being camelids. Of course my dairy goats used to eat all manner of things that no one else would touch, so what do I know?
Thank you Barbara. The tapestry is really holding my attention right now. Though slow (lots of stopping to think and respond), I'm barely keeping up with my coffee-filter cutting and twisting. Indeed, I better get back to it!
Good girl, Beryl! A trusty companion helps so much to counter the forces of gravity and entropy which seem to pull harder as we age! And yes to Bach! The cello suites are surely in my top 10. I play wind instruments and my girls sing along for the first few minutes. I'd hate to think they're howling in pain! Ashokan Farewell is their favorite tune, so I start with that, then move on to Bach or Telemann.
Ashokan Farewell is ag great choice. I'll try it and see what Beryl thinks. She hasn't "sung along" yet, but she often asks to go outside -- especially with the treble concertina. I somehow think wind instruments must be more gentle on the ear too. Well, except for penny whistles, which are so very bright.
I love Beryl. A very wise dog who understands Sarah quite well. Wonderful post…as always.
She is no dummy, this canine buddy of mine. Sheesh!
That's a mighty beautiful trail for walking with/behind Beryl. Looks especially lovely I guess in early autumn. Please play a little Bach for us next time. Enjoy everything.
It is a lovely trail -- an old farm that has become a county park, so part fields, part woods with lots of loop trails. Bliss for walking in all seasons!
Every post, whether from Sarah or Beryl, makes my day extra special. Now that the cat is out of the bag where the Bach is concerned, I make an official request for a performance in one of the next issues of The Gusset.
Gosh --we shall see if I ever feel up to playing Bach for a video. You never know what is going to happen, but just now I'm still very much in a"playing and learning for my own pleasure" phase. Also I fear that recording might take the pleasure away. People get pretty particular about how those cello suites are played -- every note analyzed time and again for the last 400 years. But thanks for the vote of confidence!
oh my goodness, pumpkin coracles, what amazing ridiculousness.... and thanks Beryl, enjoyed your words today...
Aren't those pumpkin coracles pure bliss? just what the heart needs some days..
You both bring me joy. I am grateful
I am so very glad. Thanks.
You are so damn funny...oh my I just loved laughing at the end of a fine Autumn
day, like today.
THANK YOU
love from Pam on the Pacific
Oh golly Pam -- thanks YOU!
Beryl is a WONDERFUL guest author for the Gusset! MORE DOG!! And more time for weaving, knitting, making blissful cartoons, and wondering where the stress has gone in the first autumn without one of those ultra-heavy life changes. Hugs to both of you. Good doggie!
More Dog -- is that like saying "more cowbell"???
Luckily, she is in charge of those decisions more than I....
Yes, next time, play a little Bach on the baritone concertina if it pleases you—
beryl just makes me sigh with delight. She frames the moment so clearly. And lovingly.
Thanks Linda! It sure is fun to try to figure out what a Beryl point of view might be...
I’m so pleased to know that Beryl is a Stumpy Tail Cattle dog. I wonder if my grand dog, Ruxy is one as well. They do resemble one another.
Isn't that Stumpy Tail Cattle Dog info interesting? I was floored. I'd always thought she was just a "slightly different" ACD. Then to see all those pics of dogs who look SO much like her -- from color to head and body shape--it blew my mind. They have their own whole history! Be cool if your grand dog was one too.
Love everything about this. You are an inspiration in so many ways.
Oh gosh Michi. THank you. I'm truly complimented.
My weekly laugh, cry with Sarah. You’re my inspiration you know, did you think of yourself as muse among your many talents?
My Corgi sisters (3) totally loved this column from Beryl. Especially the part about keeping one’s tail!!
Three Corgi Sisters! Golly. The Fates, Furies, Wyrd, Norns, three Morrígna -- so happy to add the three herding dog sisters to the mix. And nothing like a herding dog to get another herding dog, eh?
Hello friend...
I don’t want you to get burned out trying to answer everyone, at least me! You’re going to be overwhelmed with things you “should do”! and lose that freedom of your day that I do love about you.
Please don’t think I need personal attention because I sure don’t honey... wish I could contribute more than $5 per month towards your work! I thought about signing up for a weaving class but I don’t know the first thing about it, so, that’s seems silly. 😊
Thank you for the laughs. You are in good paws with Beryl at your side. You two warm my heart❤️
Gosh thanks Janice.
Highlight of my week, every week. Thank you.
Whoot! Thank you!
What a beautiful piece of art. Beryl can write for me any day, as you can.
Today I sat infront of my work computer and just could not wait until I read today’s offering.
Thank you for keeping me sane. I walked out back with my alpacas and I realized I am not sure if what I call milk weed is the same,the alpacas just love milkweed as much as they love roses. I do t really get to see them. Maybe I should walk along the rail tracks. Might be my only hope to find some un touched.
Sorry, rambling. See, I am no longer thinking about work and I am relaxing with my boys.
Well now I am curious about that milkweed name thing. The stuff around here is prized for its pollination potential, but not usually spoken of as animal fodder. Indeed, all of the Asclepias species seem to be somewhat toxic in different ways (at least to dogs, cats and horses), which makes me wonder if whatever your alpaca are eating is something different. or if they have different digestions being camelids. Of course my dairy goats used to eat all manner of things that no one else would touch, so what do I know?
Love your post and Beryl's walk in the woods. He leads you on interesting paths. I LOVE the new developing weaving!!! Happy Fall.
Thank you Barbara. The tapestry is really holding my attention right now. Though slow (lots of stopping to think and respond), I'm barely keeping up with my coffee-filter cutting and twisting. Indeed, I better get back to it!
Good girl, Beryl! A trusty companion helps so much to counter the forces of gravity and entropy which seem to pull harder as we age! And yes to Bach! The cello suites are surely in my top 10. I play wind instruments and my girls sing along for the first few minutes. I'd hate to think they're howling in pain! Ashokan Farewell is their favorite tune, so I start with that, then move on to Bach or Telemann.
Ashokan Farewell is ag great choice. I'll try it and see what Beryl thinks. She hasn't "sung along" yet, but she often asks to go outside -- especially with the treble concertina. I somehow think wind instruments must be more gentle on the ear too. Well, except for penny whistles, which are so very bright.
Then again, would you play Bach on a penny whistle?