From time to time, people tell me, "lighten up, it's just a horse,"
or, "that's a lot of money for "just a horse". They don't understand
the distance traveled, the time spent, or the costs involved for "just a
horse." Some of my proudest moments have come about with "just a
horse."
Many hours have passed and my only company was "just a horse,"
but I did not once feel slighted. Some of my saddest moments have been brought
about by "just a horse,' and in those days of darkness, the gentle touch of
"just a horse" gave me comfort and reason to overcome the day.
If you, too, think it's "just a horse," then you will probably understand phrases like
"just a friend," "just a sunrise," or "just a promise."
"Just a horse"
brings into my life the very essence of friendship, trust, and pure unbridled
joy.
"Just a horse" brings out the compassion and patience that make me a better person.
Because of "just a horse" I will rise early, take
long walks and work hard in everything I do.
So for me and folks like
me, it's not "just a horse" but an embodiment of all the hopes and dreams of
the future, the fond memories of the past, and the pure joy of the moment.
"Just a horse" brings out what's good in me and diverts my
thoughts away from myself and the worries of the day.
I hope that someday they can understand that it's not "just a horse" but the thing that
gives me humanity and keeps me from being "just a woman."
So the next time you hear the phrase "just a horse" just smile, because they "just" don't understand.
Music
U2, Keith Urban, Bon Jovi, Sugarland, Dar Williams, Ellis Paul, Shawn Mullins, Third Eye Blind, Radiohead, Willie Nelson, Eagles, Nirvana, BP, Josh Kelly, Violent Femmes, Norah Jones, Garth Brooks, Tim McGraw, Johnny Cash, Pete Yorn, Butch Walker, and SO MANY more!
Movies
The Man from Snowy River, The Return to Snowy River, Field of Dreams, Any Audry Hepburn movie, The 40 Year-Old Virgin, Sixth Sense, While You Were Sleeping, Coming to America, BasEketball, Sleepless in Seattle, Love Actually, Gone with the Wind, Crash, and more I can't think of right now...
Television
LOST, The Office (american version!), SpongeBob SquarePants, My Name Is Earl, My Boys, Reno 911, Seinfeld, American Idol, My Boys, Family Guy, Episodes of ER with George Clooney, Friends, The Daily Show, The Fairly Odd Parents, Meercat Manor, The Dog Whisperer, My Life on The D-List, The Colbert Report, South Park
Books
Anything by Pat Conroy, John Steinbeck, JK Rowling, The Life of Pi, Judy Budnitz books, Seabiscuit by Laura Hillenbrand, Lewis Grizzard, Jimmy Wofford, Robert James Waller
Heroes
My Grandmother, Grandfather, and Teddy O'Connor! I really miss them all.
About me: Let's see... Things I like are - My Horse, My Dogs, (a border collie and a basset hound) the Braves, Guitars, music, U2, concerts, musicals, slow dancing, fall, beer, chess, pizza, summer, veggie burgers, trucks, convertibles, yoga, the ocean, chick flicks, fuzzy slippers, snow skiing, playing guitar, making out, not being married, singing obnoxiously loud in my car, traffic, beautiful days, travelling, My Lap Top, My job, laughing, My IPod, Funny Movies, drinking, red wine, puzzles, text messaging, flip-flops, Los Angeles, Tofu, Sitting behind home plate at a Braves game on a hot summer day, Live music...
Who I'd like to meet: People who are honest, nice, thoughtful, motivated, polite, considerate and loyal.
And now a video of Demure and I out on the cross country course! (This is his first time doing anything like this!) He was so brave! And watch out for my dog!
Jamie! I will definately keep you posted....thanks! I took this shot a couple of days ago from the bridge there in fruit Cove...just down the road from Mandarin. I'm sure you know where it's at. Hope you have a sweet day! Randy
I'm sure you recognize this place ... autumn at the farm. This is at the back lake, behind the arena. Everyone misses you and Demure. Hope life is treating you well and that you are having fun! Cheers deb
Happy birthday girl! How's AZ treating you? Attended a clinic today at the farm and finally got to see Colleen jump! I know, bad huh? I also got some great shots, so check back soon as I'll be posting some. Hope your day is as special as you. Take care deb
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