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<p>Bon Jour to all of you: I think spring will finally arrive this
week - by that I mean the temperature will be bearable again.
It's been a mighty long winter. <br>
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<p>I've been in lock down for 9 weeks now. During that time I've
developed a routine to go forest bathing with my goats at least
three times a week. The rhythm of my life has become familiar
again and that's helped me to deal with goat deaths, a paralyzed
wether, and a close friend who is working through breast cancer.
It's such a challenge not to show up and care for her. Instead I
asked if I could attend to her spiritual needs. At her
suggestion, starting in two weeks I am hoping that some of their
friends will sign up to send them a meme, a joke, a book title or
some music so that they are reminded to practice real self-care.</p>
<p>As for a woman that inspired me: there are too many to mention.
This winter though two of my friends, Joyce Hill and Alyssa Van
Gun have been remarkable in their friendship. They've put food in
the barn for us, baked us desserts, brought home made masks, sent
words of encouragement, and lastly figure out how to reconfigure a
junked baby carriage so my crippled goat has a way to practice
walking again. The love that I feel just thinking of them gives
me nourishment on the days when I miss seeing my granddaughter or
feel like it would be great to go on a picnic somewhere besides
here.</p>
<p>I also miss FUUSM, but I have truly enjoyed the Wed. noon
meditation, and the Goddess class. It was really fun working with
Suzyn Mills to put together a church service. And my peacock,
Rumi, came home to roost. Sex and food are big draws and I
finally won. Next goal: feed him closer and closer to the new
peafowl structure so that when he sees those peahens he goes right
in to mate with them. I can almost see baby chicks in my future.
Love, Annie<br>
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Obviously, we will not be meeting face to face this month as
we continue to stay "safe at home," in Dr. Acton's words. I
miss our wide-ranging conversations and (of course!)
wonderful food. In lieu of an actual meeting, I am hoping we
can check in. And in honor of both spring and Mother's Day,
two topics: a spring photo or something you want to say
about this spring, and/or the name of a woman who has
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As an introvert, I am actually rather enjoying not having to
go much of anywhere--suspect that I will have difficulty
venturing out again. Living next to the arboretum and having
an expansive view across treed green space is a plus. Like
many of us, I am engaging in several Zoom activities each
week and am REALLY being nourished by the Monday evening
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The irises are blooming. This variety appears in paintings
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So many women have been important to me that, even though
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Annie Warmke
Farmer, activist, consultant, writer
Blue Rock Station/Warmke Farm LLC
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(740) 674-4300 or (740) 252-6295 Mobile
Radio: When the Biomass Hits the Wind Turbine
WOUB Digital Wednesday 9 am
WGRN Digital Friday 11:30 am & Saturday 8:30 am
Publications:
The Business of Goat Herding (BRS Media)
The Journey Toward Nothing (BRS Media)
Naturally Healthy Goats (BRS Media)
Podcasts: bluerockstation.com
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