Move-On

Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Today begins a new string of three days off from my part-time job. It’s blustery and rain-threatening today, which could interfere with the hope of riding horseback. This weather also might be a put-off to starting some still-needed fence work. I want to stretch new hot wiring to dissuade the horses from backing and leaning into fencing to scratch their behinds.

Those are minor compared to my biggest need: getting my donkey to consume foods offered with needed medications. She has Cushing’s disease, and so far, with a nose that has her refusing anything, even very tempting with a medical odor. Her big nose seems able to detect everything. I will try another tactic this morning and keep up my hopes for success.

The donkey is a creature of habit. This new way of feeding, by separating her from horse buddies, upsets her. But if she’s offered palatable food while out among the horses, they’ll confiscate it. My only option is to keep marching forward in trial-and-error modes.

Such local challenges are less perplexing and disturbing than those reported in the national and international news. The Washington Post is about to lay off 120 employees because its subscriptions are down. Interestingly, it has tried to balance national and international news, reporting local (D.C.) news and providing advice on social situations. It’ll be interesting to see this famous old newspaper evolve anew and maybe with a changed focus.

For my friend, Ava, who recently moved to San Antonio: Reports today assert that TX homes are rapidly increasing in price because of the many transplants arriving there from CA. The stats now are spotlighting San Antonio as having escalating home prices. You got there just in time!

Dear Friends: Have a great day. Diana