My fathers birthday

How can i let today, the 14th August, pass without wishing my beloved father a very happy birthday. I miss you big time and I look forward to the day when I will be with you again. Love always #9

WORK STRESS

I think work stress is a terrible disease of the modern world. Employers don't put enough structures in place to ensure that employees have only manageable stress levels. There are times when I want to cry - I know it relates to work stress or when someone in work has been unpleasant to me. I say it is a disease because it is spreading fast. It needs to be addressed by law, I think, to ensure that a third party comes in and measures peoples levels. I know the modern thought is that all is fair in the quest for money - but the real price is getting bigger and bigger!!!

Horses (and Michele) are wonderful

I had the great pleasure of meeting some horses yesterday. I met JB, Cori and Humpries. JB is a beautiful brown horse with black mane and tail. He stood very still while I brushed him down and tried to detangled his mane. He muzzle is soooo soft - its amazing. I thought he looked really well and it was the first time that i couldnt see his ribs. I met his best friend Cori who is a beautiful black and white horse. We brushed him outside while at the same time he was determined to say hello to his friend Megan - who was also being brushed outside. Cori is a fab horse with lots of spirit (as is JB). I really enjoyed brushing them and being with them - i found it very soothing and i was delighted not to be afraid of them at all. Poor Humpries had the unpleasant task of taking me for a walk. He stood patiently while i kneed him in the back as i clampered over him. i later found out that one is not allowed to knee horses in the back. Then he took really good care of me as Michele kindly lead us around the arena and the field. I ahve to say that i really enjoyed the day and i look forward to my next outing, trying my hand at grooming and riding. Many thanks to the wonderful Michele for her patience and kindness yesterday.