Friday, October 30, 2015

Yo! It's me, Mugs

Hi guys. It's been a while. Don't feel too neglected, I haven't been writing at all. Not even thank you notes and I owe a few.
My return is going to be marked by change. I still think of things I'd like to write about, but I don't, because I don't think in my old old format.
For the past year, I've been moving.
Moving forward, thank goodness, but at a snails pace.
 I realized, that in order to keep writing, I have to write about my current life, the one filled with a husband who has been ravaged by a stroke, and learning, observing and training dogs. I have to write about my new reality, Parkinson's Disease, the Vaudeville slapstick routine it has made of my existence and of course, the horses, but it's so very different now.
It's taken me a bit to accept this.



     Yep. This is my new house. We have almost 10 acres. My barn and fence are in progress. I will finally have my horses, my dogs and my husband in the same place. If you look close, you can see my studio.

Life is good.
Talk to you soon.










40 comments:

  1. Welcome back! I've been checking for you every day. So happy to see that you're in a good place, and looking forward to whatever you choose to write about next.

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  2. Good to see you back. I hope everyone is doing better in your new home.

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  3. Glad to hear it, Mugs. You've been missed.

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  4. so, so, soooo glad to see you back! And, glad to know you are doing OK!!

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  5. Lovely to hear from you.

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  6. Glad you're back! I'm happy to read anything you write about anything. :-)

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  7. I've been checking in, too. Good to hear your getting things set up the way you need them.

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  8. Congrats on getting a place to make you and your family happy. Love looking out my kitchen window and seeing my ponies. Looking forward to your musings.

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  9. Good to hear from you.

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  10. I may or may not have been obsessively checking for updates every day for the last three months.

    We'll be here when you're ready.

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  11. DeeDee (sonnyduo@yahoo.com)October 31, 2015 at 10:47 PM

    YAY! Like hearing from an old best friend after a long separation. Take good care. Write when you can. On my ride today we commiserated about the difficulty it is facing the changes a sick much loved hubby requires. Time to grow up some more on my part. Always have you in my mind as a mentor and a trailblazer. And I have learned so much from you about dogs. Who else would teach me with such passionate questioning and answering. hugs hugs hugs

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  12. So glad to see this post! Congrats on the move & on bringing the horses home soon. :)

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  13. Good to hear from you.

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  14. Glad you're back! I've been re-reading your posts on stops and having some revelations in my riding, thank you!

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  15. Good to hear from you. Glad it seems all is progressing positively. Looking forward to more, regardless of the content you feel like writing about.

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  16. Glad to see you back and moving forward! Looking forward to more Mugs musings.

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  17. Thank goodness you're back...I was worried! I hoped you were okay, but was concerned that you weren't.

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  18. Hey lady! I've moved too. It's alright. Life doesn't always turn out as we plan -like why do we even bother planning -- but it's okay! Congratulations on your new place!! Be well, good to hear from you, and I'll read anything you write. Heck put up your grocery list and I'll read it.

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  19. I'm one of the lurkers. Not even sure if I ever even posted anything. But in this case, I have to post - to say I'm glad to have you back! You are the most even-tempered, common-sense, realistic horse blogger in the world of the internet. Thanks so much for coming back to us!

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  20. Good to have you back! I have missed reading what you post!

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  21. Welcome back! A house move? HUGE. No wonder you weren't blogging! I hope you are getting some time to relax with a warm dog or two.

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  22. Mugs that sounds awesome! Congrats on the move, and having the horses at home! Looking forward to new writing and learning about your new adventures.

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  23. Oh, congratulations on (almost) having the horses at home! There's nothing better than being able to see them from your very own window.

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  24. She LIVES!!! I am soooo glad to "see" you again. Can't wait to see the "new" Mugs, I'll love whatever she will write about. JENGHIS

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  25. Congrats on the new diggin's! Good to see it's been gettin' all your ducks in one place that has kept you from posting, I was gettin' a mite worried. Live well and we who rarely comment will be here to read whatever you gift us with. Life, indeed, is good.

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  26. Mugs, I was worried about you.
    Happy to see you happy.

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  27. Hi Mugs, Hope you and your family have a blessed and happy Thanksgiving. Hug your hubby, kid, horses, dogs and whoever/ whatever else gets in the way and have a great day !!!!

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  28. Hi Mugs,
    Just wondering if you could just drop us a line and tell us that the Tally thing ended up okay? You don't have to do the story, but I have wondered and worried over Tim and Tally for the longest time.

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  29. Quick note from the Australian: After 5 years not riding at all, have had first Western riding lesson on a reining trained QH called Joe. It's doing my body and head in (like upside down and back to front of "English"!) but it's so interesting - and I'm thinking of all the things I've learned from here about using your body to guide the horse.

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  30. Hey there - just thinking of you. I, too, would love to hear the end of Tally and Tim. Not to mention you and yours!!! Please, just let us know you're alive, OK :)

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  31. Been checking in every now and then hoping for news. Hope all is well.

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  32. Hi Mugs, hope you and yours are doing well. I'm one of the "lurkers" here - I seldom posted, just read. Wanted to let you know how much I enjoyed your blog, and am hoping it starts up again soon.

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  33. Hey Mugs, I'm a long time reader of your blog, just never commented. But I have always thoroughly enjoyed your thoughts on horse training and your stories. I hope all is well with you and yours, and that you can return to the blog soon. You're missed.

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  34. Hi Mugs, just dropping in to say hello, and I hope you are doing well.

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  35. Merry Christmas, Mugs. I'm going to assume that I may speak for us all when I say that we miss you and wish you and yours the very, very best from us and ours.

    Cheers - LadyFarrier

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  36. Hi Mugs - just letting you know we all miss you and really hope you are ok. No matter what you write, know that we love to read it. Truly!

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  37. Hi Mugs, just writing to let you know I hope things are going well. I hope to hear the conclusion of the Tally stories someday, but I also understand that life can be busy. Miss ya, and I wish you the best.

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