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Blanche
I guess you are right. It seems more like a 'journal' category to me lately.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:15 PM
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Avant-Garde, well, categories are not that cut-and-dried
You can always mix things up a little, which you are anyway.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 17, 2006 at 4:13 PM
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Cee
Thank you. I never know where these are going. I guess that's the beauty of it.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:28 AM
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Bhaskar
Thank you. It is true that we are here for what we experience during our insatiable quests to conquer and own things.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:28 AM
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Bright Irish
Thanks. I hope you are recovering well.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:27 AM
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Wiley
Thank you. Your words are encouraging. I don't think I'm much interested in riding them. There's two right across the road here. Sometimes, I take my boy over and let him pet them.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:26 AM
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Blanche
I'm thinking of getting out of religion and spirituality category altogether.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:25 AM
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TAPS
I surely enjoyed my encounters with them. They always provided me with a rich collection of memories.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 17, 2006 at 4:24 AM
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What a beautiful way to wind the two stories together. We done, AG.
Cee
posted by
LadyCeeMarie
on August 17, 2006 at 3:41 AM
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"I always had objectives other than interacting with them".... and then the helplessness of it all.....leading your soul to the beauty in "awe and wonder". Wonderful, really wonderful !
posted by
Bhaskar.ing
on August 16, 2006 at 9:14 PM
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avant-garde
You have discribed your encounter beautifully. Thank you for sharing such a uplifting story! 
posted by
BrightIrish
on August 16, 2006 at 8:48 PM
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avant-garde.
I am intrigued by horses as well and many times post pics of those nearby. I just have a certain fear of them that comes from my childhood but I love them from afar. You write so well my friend, being published should be a reality for you.
posted by
WileyJohn
on August 16, 2006 at 8:19 PM
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Avant-Garde, I enjoy petting horses so much more than riding them.
To me, they're scary and unpredictable. I had some interesting experiences as a kid. My grandpa, the Russian one, bought two ponies. One was a Shetland, named Snowflake, and the other was a Welsh, named Buckshot. Snowflake pulled a little red cart, but she hated being ridden, as I found out. Buckshot also was cantankerous, and used to try to throw me off in order to get to the orchard where the apples were.
That and the Appaloosa mare, my other grandparents had in their pasture, Misty, who was only green broke. She would take every opportunity to buck me off, scrape me off on low-hanging tree branches or run away with me. Horses are much nicer to pet and look at than to ride, I've decided. I'm looking forward to your adding photos to your blog.
posted by
Blanche.
on August 16, 2006 at 7:14 PM
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Avant-garde, I can sure understand the lure. There is something quite wonderful about those animals especially when a bond is made.
posted by
TAPS.
on August 16, 2006 at 4:55 PM
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Azur
Thank you. I rode on one when I was very young. It was a memorable experience.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 16, 2006 at 4:33 PM
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Jacenta
Thank you. I've looked into owning them. They are time consuming and very expensive to maintain. Maybe someday I'll get two or three.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 16, 2006 at 4:32 PM
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OFFBEATS
I am working on gettting a digital camera that I can make good use of. We purchased a new computer last week, so I'm hoping to be able to put pics up soon.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 16, 2006 at 4:31 PM
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Whacky
They certainly are. I grew very fond of these animals through these experiences.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 16, 2006 at 4:30 PM
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Life's journey
played out in paddock. Lovely post. I had friends with horses and my grandfather kept one for all of us grandkids
posted by
Azur
on August 16, 2006 at 2:09 PM
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avant-garde
I love horses. I wish I had one of my own. I enjoyed reading your well written and interesting post.
posted by
jacentaOld
on August 16, 2006 at 2:03 PM
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avant
What a nice story....maybe you could take a picture of the picture? Sounds delightful~
posted by
Offy
on August 16, 2006 at 1:52 PM
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Horses are magical creatures!
posted by
Whacky
on August 16, 2006 at 1:52 PM
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Justi
Thank you. You're very kind.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 16, 2006 at 1:31 PM
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Avant Gard
This is a beautiful story, but it is made so much more so by your good writing. I love reading your work. Be blessed.
posted by
Justi
on August 16, 2006 at 1:26 PM
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sannhet
You are so very right about that.
posted by
avant-garde
on August 16, 2006 at 12:50 PM
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Avant -
I believe animals have so much to teach us, if we would just stop being so arrogant and listen to them.
posted by
sannhet
on August 16, 2006 at 10:19 AM
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