Book Annoucement
| January 22, 2018 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I am Orvetta Black. As promised in my sabbatical post, I’m letting you know that my very first book is published! (even though it has nothing to do with vetmed, running, or horses). I’m proud of it but I’m also scared of what people I know and care about will think (that includes you Dear […] more
Changing Herd Dynamics
| January 15, 2018 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Something very interesting is happening to the herd dynamics of my little 2 pony herd. Farley has always been the boss mare over ML. Consistently keeping her little baby (and then teenage) attitude in check, never letting her get away with anything, always fairly and consistently enforcing the rules. And always with the right amount […] more
The power of a sabbatical
| January 7, 2018 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Let’s talk about sabbatical. I just finished one that lasted approximately 8 weeks (from Thanksgiving to New Years) and I find myself emerging on the other side more creative and balanced, less anxious, and with a clearer purpose of what I want and how to get it. Oh sure, this sabbatical started without my permission. […] more
Not a Gift Guide 2017
| December 24, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Merry Christmas! As has become my tradition I’m going to share with you the things I bought this year that I really enjoyed. Trailer Jack Stand I bought this as an impulse buy when getting tire covers for my brand new trailer tires. This stupid looking plastic cone that my trailer jack rests on when […] more
Time off – it does the body good
| December 15, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
I haven’t been very good about writing here, mostly because I’m uninspired, tired, and not doing any riding or running which doesn’t lead to much of that third (w)R. Instead of waiting until life is full steam ahead again and the inevitable stories that come with it, I’m going to break the silence by writing […] more
Universe vs. Mel part 2
| December 9, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Thursday was once again a scheduled Mel Holiday. Bearing in mind the tragedy of my last scheduled holiday, I wasn’t that surprised to see some sort of something parked in front of my trailer. Never mind that I’ve NEVER gotten to the stable only to have my trailer blocked in by something in the many […] more
Farley’s hoof – 5 month update
| November 28, 2017 | Posted by Melinda under Uncategorized |
Five months later and Farley’s hoof’s fragment has almost grown out to the ground surface. Even better news is something none of us expected. No scar in the cornet band – it’s totally intact, which means no scar on the hoof!!!!!!! All that new growing hoof is totally in line and connected to the […] more
