A Short Course in Companion Goat Shopping
This week Madam suggested that I might enjoy the companionship of a goat. Not just any goat, but maybe a Nigerian Dwarf goat or a Spanish goat. Apparently she’s on a goat affirmative action kick. […]
Author: Mary Farr
Mary Farr, a retired pediatric hospital chaplain and inspirational speaker has published five books including the critically acclaimed If I Could Mend Your Heart, and her newest release, The Promise in Plan B, HOPress-ShorehouseBooks.com. Mary’s capacity to infuse audiences with joy and laughter inspires kindness, concern for one another, and a deep understanding of happiness.
A graduate of the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Arts degree in English, Mary completed her divinity studies in the Episcopal Diocese of Eau Claire where she was ordained to the permanent diaconate in 1983. She received a Master of Arts degree in Theology from St. Catherine University in her hometown of St. Paul, Minnesota.
Disarming Alarms
This week Madam achieved a personal best for activating the most home alarm systems in a seven-day period. I’m speaking of alarms that result in unscheduled firefighter visits or Xcel Energy shutting off one’s natural […]
Hello “Plan B”
The boys and I were enjoying an evening of five-card-draw with a side of morning glory pizza when Madam showed up. She usually avoided my card club nights, as a couple of our malodorous players […]
The CSA Mystery
Madam signed, us up for our annual CSA (Community Supported Agriculture program). We love those brimming boxes of garden surprises that show up in Mrs. Anderson’s garage. My job is to trot next door to […]
Seniors with Benefits
Anyone who hangs out with a jack russell terrier knows the meaning of dictatorial. Not that I dislike jack russell terriers. Frankly, I find them rather appealing, in a master sergeant sort of way. I […]
Women + Horses = Epicurean Delight
News from Noah A few new guests have arrived at my home sweet home – all females. And this usually means their human partners are female too. Woman and the horses that manage them […]
On the Road Again
Well, it’s spring, and Madam and I are on the road again. Last year’s touring began in Wisconsin with a Memorial Day band concert followed by Lake City Eagle Days. All those John Philip Sousa […]
When “Plan A” Bombs
Life presents too many choices. Whether I’m shopping for hair products at the Waconia Feed and Hardware Emporium, or exploring career prospects in Horse and Hound, I’ve had some trouble shaping my next career move, […]
Meet the REAL Noah Vail- A legend in his own mind
Something irregular occurred over the winter. We horses have morphed into one color—bay. It’s as if I enrolled in a genetic research project that advanced earth tones. Adding to these shades of sameness, a dozen new […]
Writer’s Block and Other Occupational Hazards
This writing life has presented some pesky problems for a horse. Daily keyboard tasks have knocked the stuffing out of my leisure pursuits. All those memorable hours once filled with gin rummy tournaments have been […]