Does It Get Any Better Than This?

I went out this morning to feed the Brat. After I had tossed feed and thrown hay, I climbed on the fence (never, never climb on a gate!) and sat there with my cup of coffee and watched her chow down.

The clouds were starting to build so maybe we'll have another frickin' thunderstorm this afternoon but at that moment, it was perfect. A slight breeze to cool the coming humidity.

The clarity of the air was startling clear. I could see out over the pastures to my home. The resident Hawk was flying around with his pestering little friends.

While I sat on the fence, my mind wandered over every sort of subject the world has to deal with. Why, just let me fix the world! I can do it!! It was sort of like watching a lot of TV commercials that flash before your eyes, know what I mean?

But, I was at peace. The smell of the wet ground and of the hay are indescribable. My mare was 'wanting' some personal attention (well, I did have the feed bucket in my hand...but still...) and I rubbed her forehead and got lots of little white hairs all over my gloves and me, to boot. She's not a cuddly horse most of the time but this morning, she was for some unknown reason. I doubt she even 'knows', just wanted some lovin's.

After sitting on the fence for a spell, something in my mind told me it was time to take off and do my chores for the day. I don't care to do chores but when I have mornings like this, the rest of the day is soooo much easier to deal with.

Yeah, boy howdy...