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11.11.2026

land of wonders ~ october 2026

My October was taken over by animals, specifically dogs. Our daughter was vacationing in Norway, for over two weeks. I had between 2-4 dogs living with us for half the month. It was a lot. Thankfully, Tank doesn't mind sharing. Everything.

I took lotsa of phone photos during this scenic month. Enjoy select ones of our October life.

jaw dropping skies
10.1.26

colors & clouds change so fast!

the sky was on fire!!

The intense colors are close to what I saw in-person.

so many colorful framed views

Happy Tank

Our boy is doing very well with his relapse chemo treatments.

rain made colorful mushrooms pop

Koda is doing okay, while his humans prepare for the inevitable

(Brad, Koda, Tank and Purr)

Tanks sign finds a place in front of his barn

Our daughter, Asher and I attended a fundraising walk in Tanks honor.

Purr

Brad's cat is such a barn diva.

Harmony

Tank & Remi, guarding the barn

Nemo & Cierra, between the trees

Fall skies are so pretty

Hope's teeth were so loose during her Fall wellness exam.

A molar & two small wolf teeth wiggled out.

..."Follow your Arrow"...wherever it goes...

Song by Kasey Musgraves.
We got to enjoy her incredible concert live! In the round!!

a rainbow in the north, a first for me
10.16.26

frosty morning pastures

sharing a sniff

(Jameson, Asher & Tank)

another surprise, this one in the West

It was part of a sunbow, first one spotted over our land
10.19.26

Koda-bear

late season butterfly
10.20.26

Google says it is a Question Mark Butterfly.

Figs on my (indoor) Weeping Fig Tree.

I bought the plan when I was 19. It has grown into a large tree.

heading out, one of many walks with my pack

(Remi, Jameson, Asher & Tank)

heading home
10.21.26

Early Fall it appeared colors this year would be muted. I was very wrong.

the highlight of Koda's days is hand grazing close to the barn
10.26.26

Asher

Fall colors turned slowly

So surprised by how colorful my view/s became.

I don't know why. WI trees turn color every Fall.

At times, our land glowed.

Extremely grateful to experience this land each day, for over a decade now.

(40 seconds of colorful trees)

10.27.26

10.28.26

new fence/pasture along our driveway, in progress
10.30.26

(glimpse of Brad's Shod through trees)

still bloomin'

(23 seconds of tug-a-war)

Tank dressed up for Halloween

Leaving you and October with a smile :)

10.16.2026

seasonal padame update

2026 show season came and went. Padame went to 4 shows. Brad showed her at all, except the one in MN. Without traveling, show options are limited. WI AQHA show options are dwindling and classes are small. They continue partnering with other breeds/States in an effort to keep cost down and interest up.

Padame's trainer showed her in Ranch Riding and also Ranch Trail. Brad showed Padame in Ranch Riding. From the little he shared, it all went pretty well and they ended on a good note. I was not able to attend the shows. Due to distance and timing.

Watching Brad's lesson last month gave me a better understanding of where they are at as a team. He continues learning a higher skilled level of riding that takes more finesse. It is not easy.

Sharing a few phone pics of the duo at the trainers barn:

9.28.26

Brad and Padame

10.13.2026

butterflies in fall

Early Fall gifted us unseasonably high temperatures. Many weeds & plants have already died back. It allowed colorful blooms in my wild garden to standout. Just when I thought none of the Zinnia or Verbena seeds I scattered had grown! The last of this seasons Sulpher butterflies caught my attention. They were active! Fun to watch and photograph.

10.12.26

I never saw any yellow wings land on the hot pink Zinnia's.

They seem to prefer the coral ones. Perhaps due to the more open shape of the flower.

It didn't take long for the wings to make their way to the Verbena. There were SO many zipping around. I tried to catch more than one in a frame. I changed my mind and focused on a butterfly that had landed and was backlit.

Just like potato chips, I couldn't pick just one (photo).

I never thought I would be taking butterfly photos this late in the season. It was late September when I saw the last Monarch, and heard the last Whippoorwill.

Our Hummingbirds left early October. Although I am fairly certain I saw a straggler this morning. My feeders are down, but thankfully blooms are still going strong. For now. The little hummer better head South. Our weather will be changing very soon.

10.08.2026

land of wonders ~ sept 2026

September is such a transitional month. For me, it is also emotional. It became even more apparent as I looked back through my phone camera roll, at what captured my attention.