The fresh air, the palpable excitement, the sound of the crowds, the sight of horses by the tracks – is there anything better than horse racing? And out of all of the major races, the National Hunt Chase, or Cheltenham Festival as it is better known, is conceivably the greatest.
Archives for 2015
Final Goodbyes are Never Easy
Earlier we were loading our old dog into the van which, almost certainly, would be the last time we would see him. Before leaving, my wife looked into his unresponsive eyes and wept.
Lost Geese, Lost Humans
Geese usually fly to the border states and Mexico in the winter. They don’t winter in Iowa. But given the signals they’ve been getting, perhaps Iowa felt right the first week of January.
No Trespassing
Sometimes our hearts need to be guarded until we love ourselves enough to be able to put it at risk again.
10 Lessons My Grandfather Taught Me
I was a late bloomer to driving and my grandfather nagged me relentlessly about it. It was only after I could drive that I realized how limited I was without it. I know my grandfather believed we should be strong and capable and independent. Driving yourself is one way to make sure you get to where you are going.
Gesture, Energy and Time
I have always been enthralled by how a gesture can be recorded using simple tools and materials to reveal complex expression of spirit and time; charcoal and graphite, a sharp point or a dollop of paint freezes an action to be savoured with thoughtful contemplation.
Sycamore Tree
A love story set in the divides of love, one that is determined to stand tall like a sycamore tree as change emerges triumphant.
Life As A Human Is Five Years Old!
Wow! Another year has passed as we close in on 4000 articles from over 750 contributors!
The Compliant Dog – Coercion and Compulsion in Dog Training
“I just want my dog to sit when I ask.” Be careful what you wish for. How you get there may be more important than what you get when training your dog. Experience has taught me that getting what you want sometimes isn’t worth the cost of training your dog a certain way.
The Woman Who
The writer will struggle along the way, as does any artist to believe in self. But, in this doubt there is always a mentoring that brings the person to full potential – a personal reflection on that belief and one we all need.
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