Farms, Horses, Nature Myth Batik Art
I have a lot of history with Advokate and without Kate s help, I don t know that I ever would have had my Etsy shop or gotten around to so many art events. She s always been an inspiration and help for me. I couldn t have done it without her. I knew nothing when we sold out [ ] The post Farm girl meets the Internet appeared first on Amity Farm Batik .
It s been so gloomy and rainy but with beautiful moments of sun. So when I got dressed this morning to come in and see Kate at Advokate, I put on my bright contrasting colors over one of my batik tank tops to show that I still have a colorful spirit inside, even though it s buried [ ] The post Spring is euphoria to me (but then there are mosquitoes!) appeared first on Amity Farm Batik .
Look who will soon be joining us here at the homestead. This is Molly, a well seasoned Tennessee Walking horse, not participating in shows but has seen many many happy trails Star has been lonely since Vanilla s passing and I know she will enjoy the company as time goes by and the newness and jealousy [ ] The post Welcome, Molly! appeared first on Amity Farm Batik .
This is one of my favorite photos of myself with the great Foxy. Pamela Rickenbach brought these magnificent horses to a Bedlam Farm Open House and I got to hear amazing tales from Pamela about the history of horses throughout the ages and the incredible energy fields that especially these giant draft horses project. I [ ] The post My meeting with Foxy, the giant horse appeared first on Amity Farm…
From early on I have been a caregiver. At first for mostly animals. My horses and then the farm with 70 milkers and at least 50 youngstock to care for. We were treated with the delights and disappointments of birth and of course dealing with death. Both needing lots of care and attention and [ ] The post I am a caregiver appeared first on Amity Farm Batik .
I have learned in yoga that some difficult people and animals can become your teachers, and Shadow certainly has. Shadow arrived to my driveway as a young female, very thin with a big belly. Of course I fed her near the cellar door and then inside…where she had kittens… Many were stillborn and only one [ ] The post Finding another lost soul appeared first on Amity Farm Batik .
It has been almost a month since Vanilla passed and very slowly I am putting in place those parts of his life that he left behind. His old colorful blanket we all enjoyed is all washed and ready to pack and put away. Flowers that my friend Kris Moss sent to honor his memory have [ ] The post Setting things in place as I prepare to move on. appeared first on Amity Farm Batik .
When I first saw Vanilla, he came right over and gave me a kiss! There were not that many kisses later, but I did get a few. He must have known he would get a good home. My neighbors the Goodspeeds had horses and two llamas. Both Dick and I loved to stop and see them. [ ] The post Where the pastures are always green and the temps are perfect appeared first on Amity Farm Batik .
Be kind to humans day, I told Vanilla. As I started to put on his winter coat and neck wrap. It was 16 yesterday morning and snowed later on. Vanilla had been doing well this fall, but he did get chilled. He always feels warmer after he has his blanket but just does not like [ ] The post Be Kind to Humans Day appeared first on Amity Farm Batik .
I guess it is normal for us to look back on our lives as we grow older. There were no cell phones to conveniently carry and take photos with so there are not many photos and what I have are faded and somewhat dirty. I still love to look at them. Dick and I were [ ] The post We got away once appeared first on Amity Farm Batik .