Recently (15 minutes ago on Facebook), I was reminded for the second time that my word choices sound harsh. A few months ago, I was sitting on a tire in a garage, talking with a friend who thought that if I called my trudges something else, perhaps I might enjoy them more. It was then…
We have neighbors who have several horses than are as thin as rails. Several people have tried to tell them that these horses need groceries, but they are quickly rebuffed and told the horses are in great shape. Don’t we all know people who have dogs or cats that are pushing maximum density? Yet, the…
The last couple weeks here have been excruciatingly hot. We have gotten horses fed and worked as early as possible in order to retreat indoors. A few times a day, I went out and sponged my horses to cool them off. So, how do I stay active in heat like that? I get up early…
Understanding Studies… and what they really mean, or don’t, to you. “Studies Show” and “Recent Research Proves”: these are statements we hear all too often. Whether reading them in a newspaper or hearing them on television, touting some new drug or diet program, they have a sound of authority and acclaim. But what do they…