Tag Archives: Remington

Moonlit profile

Posted on August 2, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

A full moon shines brightly over the summer sky, tonight. As I walked towards the field, I glanced at the horse walking towards me, my heart stopped for a second… the image… the profile was that of my very beloved … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Horses, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel | Tagged eyes playing tricks, Full Moon, images, John, Leaky Creek, Leaky Creek Farm, look alike, looked alike, mon, mother, Nathaniel, profile, Remi, Remington, second, shadows, smile, son, Squall | Leave a comment

Downgrading

Posted on July 14, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

Typically in life, you upgrade… newer car… bigger house… you know… “the American dream.” When you’re a widow… not only are so many dreams crushed-gone… over… D E A D– you also have to deal with the reality that there … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Annapolis, Annapolis Fire Department, Artwork, Baltimore Ravens, cancer, Compressor, Downgrade, freezer, GE, LiveStrong, Magnets, melanoma, Ravens, Refrigerator, Remington, Squall, wedding, Winnie, Winston | 1 Comment

Happy Birthday, Remington!

Posted on May 16, 2012 by Mary K. Smith

Our dear little Remington… ok, not so little.. Remi turned NINE, today!!! On May 16th, 2003, Squall delivered a healthy colt. My friend, Erin, helped with the delivery as she’d been a part of many more foalings than I had. … Continue reading →

Posted in Horses, Pre-stage IV | Tagged Ann, John, photo, Remi, Remington | Leave a comment

* Warning Graphic ** Comparing Grief to Proud Flesh

Posted on November 17, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

****************************** OK ************************ ********************* You’ve ****************************** *********************************been ********************* *****************************************warned *********** ******** no actual graphic photos ****** but graphic links *** John would shake his head and comment on how I could relate EVERYTHING to horses- often with a roll of … Continue reading →

Posted in Horses, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, Pre-stage IV | Tagged alone, bloody, Doc Bar, grief, Horses, proud flesh, relating everything, relating everything to horses, Remi, Remington, vet | Leave a comment

Funny how roles change sometimes… the legacy continues…

Posted on September 8, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

Squall was my “watch-horse.” She’d let me know if anything was out of place and once had an absolute conniption over a kestrel that was in the pine trees. That little hawk was NOT supposed to be there! She kept … Continue reading →

Posted in Horses, Leaky Creek, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel | Tagged daddy, John, kestrel, Mommy, Nathaniel, Remington, Squall, watch-horse | Leave a comment

RIP- Susquehanna Squall 1987- 7-7-2010

Posted on July 14, 2010 by Mary K. Smith

A week ago, I lost one of my best friends… this one with four legs… Ms. Squall has been part of my life for 17 1/2 years. She was my coming of age animal, the one who was with me … Continue reading →

Posted in Family, Friends, Horses, Life after John's Death | Tagged 17 1/2 years, coming of age, coming of age animal, euthanized, John, Rainbow Bridge, Remington, RIP, Squall, Susquehanna Squall, Wilson, Winston | 3 Comments

The big snow

Posted on December 20, 2009 by Mary K. Smith

We’re doing okay. My wonderful neighbor plowed us out today. I shoveled the walk. Feeding the horses is more of an aerobic exercise with all of the snow. I did have to rescue Punkin last night. She got herself high … Continue reading →

Posted in Cats, Horses, Life after John's Death, Nathaniel | Tagged cat rescue, Horses, Nathaniel, neighbor, plow, Punkin, Rascal, Remi, Remington, snow, Squall, Tiny, Winston | Leave a comment