December 29

Over the last twelve months, this quote has crossed my Facebook feed at least a dozen times. 

I knew I wanted to use it for today's anniversary, and I have several different versions saved in my files.

This morning, I realized none of them were appropriate because they all said friend singular.

Let me tell you, there has been a whole village of people who have listened to me talk about Olive this year.

So I made a new version. Mine is the best because it has Olive. Also, it says friends plural. I would have never made it through this year without the support of my friends. Thank you so much.

To be honest, I'm not really over this particular situation and probably never will be, but life goes on I guess.

Because I've been so sick, I haven't been to the barn in days. Today I'm feeling a little better and really wanted to hug Sage. Out of an abundance of caution I took my last test and... Dammit.

No barn for me! Instead I stayed home with these two...

and made some bad life decisions.

And look! I have a new little friend helping me.

Honestly, ending this year with Covid feels completely appropriate. Kudos 2025. Please show yourself to the door.