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Monday's Riddle
inspired us to remember, and
Lizzy's review
of The Giver by Lois Lowry was an interesting trip down memory lane. Friday,
Margo
will be cheerfully chiming in, and Saturday, we always look forward to hearing your thoughts on
The DMS Wants to Know
. Sunday, we have something special planned, so be sure to check back! Today, Stephanie and Jess are stopping by to tell us about their special memories...
This week's top of the heap: Fondest Memories : )
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Jess: I have so many wonderful memories, but I thought I would share one that is very special for me. When I was in my 20's I worked at an equestrian farm in Rhinebeck, NY called Southlands Foundation . It was a beautiful horse farm located on the Hudson River. My job was taking care of the horses; feeding, blanketing, turn-out, etc. This was a hard job, however I loved it! As physically demanding as it was, it was also extremely enjoyable, as I have always wanted a horse of my own. One of my duties was to bring the ponies back to the barn for breakfast in the early morning. Here is a short poem that I wrote, which describes it perfectly- this is definitely one of my best moments. ~ Jess
Morning with the Ponies
Air so crisp it pierces the lungs; morning walking to the meadow.
Leather bound in one hand, sweets in the other.There is nothing but sky and land awaking to a new horizon.
Sounds of nature resound at low, early tones.
For one moment, to stand in all of this. To be one with it, until...
The crack of the whip snaps across the ground.
A rush of hooves follows.A scent of something free and wild.
The ponies run towards the day.They run from the sleeping hills.
Spirits of many.A herd of one.
Copyright © Jessica Haight 2004
Stephanie: Some of my fondest memories are of traveling cross country and getting to see all the sights across the United States. I loved being in the car and listening to music while new scenery went flying by. Forest, rocks, desert- the landscapes are so varied. What a beautiful country we live in! With my husband by my side, nothing is better than when we hop in the car and just drive. :) ~ Stephanie
Stephanie enjoying the Scenery :)
FEAR NOT THE UNEXPECTED
This week's top of the heap: Fondest Memories : )
(conversation below events)
Here's what's happening on Fairday's Blog!
The Leap into Books hop
is happening on Fairday's Blog, so stop by to enter for your chance to win a copy of
The Giver by Lois Lowry
, plus a signed hardcover of the mysterious, new middle grade book
The Secret DMS Files of Fairday Morrow by J. Haight & S. Robinson
along with a $10 bonus gift card to Amazon.com.
The DMS Monthly Newsletter will be making its way around the book block March 1st. Sign up to receive updates about upcoming author interviews and book giveaways!
☞ Click here to subscribe
☞ Preview February Newsletter
Make time to riddle and rhyme!
62 original riddles and illustrations
Fairday's Riddles: Volume I
Available in all e-book formats
Download for only .99¢ on Smashwords
Our thanks to Alex over at The Children's War for passing along the Inspirational Blogger Award. All this week we are spreading cheer around the blogosphere, and here are just a few wonderful people who have been swapping stories with us, and helping to sprinkle a little magic around...
The Children's War
Carry Us Off Books
March House Books
Pen & Paper
Karen Pokras Toz
* Top of the Heap
Jess: I have so many wonderful memories, but I thought I would share one that is very special for me. When I was in my 20's I worked at an equestrian farm in Rhinebeck, NY called Southlands Foundation . It was a beautiful horse farm located on the Hudson River. My job was taking care of the horses; feeding, blanketing, turn-out, etc. This was a hard job, however I loved it! As physically demanding as it was, it was also extremely enjoyable, as I have always wanted a horse of my own. One of my duties was to bring the ponies back to the barn for breakfast in the early morning. Here is a short poem that I wrote, which describes it perfectly- this is definitely one of my best moments. ~ Jess
Morning with the Ponies
Air so crisp it pierces the lungs; morning walking to the meadow.
Leather bound in one hand, sweets in the other.There is nothing but sky and land awaking to a new horizon.
Sounds of nature resound at low, early tones.
For one moment, to stand in all of this. To be one with it, until...
The crack of the whip snaps across the ground.
A rush of hooves follows.A scent of something free and wild.
The ponies run towards the day.They run from the sleeping hills.
Spirits of many.A herd of one.
Copyright © Jessica Haight 2004
Stephanie: Some of my fondest memories are of traveling cross country and getting to see all the sights across the United States. I loved being in the car and listening to music while new scenery went flying by. Forest, rocks, desert- the landscapes are so varied. What a beautiful country we live in! With my husband by my side, nothing is better than when we hop in the car and just drive. :) ~ Stephanie
Stephanie enjoying the Scenery :)
FEAR NOT THE UNEXPECTED
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