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Today's Gratitude: Fall has arrived. Our forecast is 80s/60s, which is perfect weather. It is amazing how much cooler this feels than 90s/70s. Yes, the humidity is way up there, but this is good. We need the moisture so there is lots of dew in the morning. Hopefully we will green up again.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Today's Gratitude: The rain finally arrived. Not as much as we hoped for, but a good soaking. People in the area got more than us, again the system split and went around us, but fortunately the next wave hit us. Rain glorious rain!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Today's Gratitude: I love that our two brothers are such good friends. I have had brother cats that were not nice to each other once they were adult. Poor Bullseye has an injured paw, so Ginger came in to comfort him. Both are feral rescues and adorable outdoor kitties.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

We need more like this, then America can climb out of the toilet the repubs have put us in.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: We are on track to be ready for 4 days of rain. I hope we get them. Not much rain, only 2" but spread out, it could really do some good. And we are showing the last 2 day of temperatures in the 90s. We are so ready for fall!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 29/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: I emptied the trailer of compost, almost 2 yards while Garth was cutting pastures. We are expecting rain this week, and fall temperatures after the rain. I love it when the weather is 80s/60s, my favorite time of year. We really need that rain!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 28/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: We are back to medium duty work, after giving blood. We have to be very careful, last time we had huge bruises on our arms from working too hard, too soon. The trailer is down to about a third left, we have to empty it before the glorious rain arrives. So far, no bad bruising.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 27/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Clayton came and picked up his van yesterday. This ends his experiment of living in community. Having horrid allergies to Mother Nature was not helpful. We did enjoy having him here for over a year and we sure accomplished a lot of 3 man jobs. He has a life and is doing well.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Did a bunch of lighter jobs around the place. The mornings are nice an cool, down into the 60s right now. Looks like Polo will bring us a bit of rain and some cooler temperatures. I hope fall is coming to stay, not just to tease us.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Another light duty day. Most of the work we do is not compatible with healing from giving blood. Last time, we both brought huge bruises up on our arms, so this time, we are being careful. It was a paperwork kind of day. I didn't get it done, but I started on it.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Super light duty yesterday. Binge watched Criminal Minds while replacing the nice buttons on our old dress shirts with crap buttons from hubby's old uniforms. Those shirts are now work shirts and the nice buttons will go on new shirts.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Went to town for errands and to give blood after shoveling the new load of compost. Came home, emptied the car of food, sat down to dinner then heard a glorious sound: RAIN! Only lasted 10 minutes, but it really came down for the first few minutes. We got lucky.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Well the rain didn't make it here. I watched it dissipate on the radar map about 50 miles north of us. But we did get some cloud cover and it was a bit cooler. More compost to shovel this morning and it is cooler than yesterday. I'll take that.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: I took an unscheduled lazy day. After feeding the cows, I developed a headache and really didn't feel up to shoveling compost in the heat. We have enjoyed two cool mornings, but the afternoons are just as hot. A teaser for fall, but just a tease. Maybe rain this evening, yeah!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

So even the bad networks are upset. Well done Kelly from NBC!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

So I do believe this is what has happened. Time to shut this shit down, before we can't.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 20/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: It is the little things that make life good. Like being freshly showered and crawling into a newly made bed with sheets fresh in off the line. Waking up after a really good sleep to have hubby bring me coffee in bed. I am ready to face the day with a smile.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 19/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: I am late today because Cathy was here to volunteer on the farm. We are becoming good friends and really enjoy visiting. Plus we got a lot of work done. Life is great with community.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

I found out why even the big boys are calling for limits on AI. We all know AI will lie. Well AI has been lying about AI's performance so other systems don't get shut down. They are ganging up on the humans already. Very dangerous considering they have access to weapons. Shut AI down NOW!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: The next job, once we are finished with compost is all lined out. The truck is empty, the parts are neatly organized, the list of what order to do stuff is prepared. So now, when on alternate days to shoveling, we shall start work on installing the water catchment.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 17/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: We shoveled compost again. Home Depot gives us perks for spending money, but they expire rather quickly. So we picked up parts that will allow us to plumb in the water tanks we got the perks for buying. We were contractors, so glad I kept our pro status.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: The fall crop of potatoes are planted. The truck/trailer is in place for another shoveling experience. Then we went did errands in town. We ate so many samples at Costco that we didn't feel like much supper, when we got home. I am grateful I can still afford groceries.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: We shoveled 2.5 cubic yards of compost into a garden bed yesterday. That is half of our trailer. Not bad for a pair of seniors who are bracketing 70. Today we will do something different, we know better than to do that 2 days in a row. We can still do it!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Took a much lazier day yesterday. Fed the cows, watered the gardens, picked up a load of compost then took the rest of the day off to play and to create a great lunch. Chicken fried steak and fries, with cream gravy from scratch. We enjoyed eating it.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Don't vote for these assholes, they don't know what they are talking about. This is abusive of the people and should be criminal. Rape is about violence! Learn what a rape kit is you stupid bitch. These attitudes put every girl and woman at risk.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

This makes me really angry, each and everyone of these assholes should experience the terror and pain of rape. Rape is about violence, no way to relax and enjoy it! And please, never vote for anyone who can espouse this BS. And learn what a rape kit actually is!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 13/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Well I mess up yesterday, lost track of the days. The compost place is open 7-3 Mon to Fri, and 7-2 Sat/Sun. So we went to get compost at 2:30 yesterday thinking it was Friday. Being a farmer is great, we work 7 days a week and don't understand weekends. Easy morning today!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 12/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: We got the trailer empty, shoveled out all that compost. Until all the new beds are full, we will be shoveling compost every second day. Shoveling it everyday is too hard on these older bodies. I am going to love having all my new beds!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: We spent the morning running the tractor and lawn mower, making it easier to get near the new garden beds that have been sitting waiting. Our morning will be shoveling compost. We went to a fundraiser for Caitlin Rourk last evening. Nice to meet up with so many old friends.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Well I got the truck somewhat close to the new asparagus bed, so it is full of compost now. We still have half a trailer to empty, so I get to attempt to get the trailer close to the other beds that need doing. The humidity is sitting around 98% making this challenging work.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: We got about a third of the bed filled with compost, but man that is hard work with this humidity. When you are soaked in sweat, your clothing sticks to you and it makes it harder to work. We will get this done, at least we have no deadlines, so life is good.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: We cleared a bunch of mason blocks from what used to be a rose garden and created what will be a new asparagus bed. We have plants that need to be moved once they go dormant, Mary Washington variety. Last year, we created a bed of Jersey Giants. We can harvest next year!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 07/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Took a light day yesterday since it was a short night after dancing. Cows can be rather vocal if their food is late arriving. The rain is greening us up a bit, but not enough to keep them fed, yet. And we got spit at again yesterday, I hope this pattern continues.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 06/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Did something different last night. We went to a contra dance. It has been years since we did this. We had an afternoon nap so we could stay up late. Danced every dance, enjoyed the live music and the a great caller. We had a great time.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 05/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Rather than compacting damp soil, we worked in the barn. The shelving unit we tore apart months ago, now has all the changes and is ready for the nail gun. Next indoor day should see that project done. It will be nice to be able to find stuff.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Wow, a wonderful day of drizzly rain. All day yesterday. What a treat. The spit of rain on Tuesday, the 1/3" on Wednesday, softened the earth so the rain could soak in. Just what the land needed. I am so grateful to have this rain. Sorry for those who got too much.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

This is who the good boomers are.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 03/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: We did get a tenth of an inch of rain, so that is something. It is supposed to be in the 80s today, which would be lovely. I hope everyone who got rain, survived getting too much rain. We would have liked more, but that is summer in Texas, always wanting rain.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 02/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: Well Eduardo landed on the border of TX/LA, so no rain for us today. Wunderground says rain tomorrow, but from where? We did get spit at twice yesterday, so we got something. The temperature has dropped, so that is lovely.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 01/09/2026

Today's Gratitude: We are cheering on Eduardo in the Gulf of Mexico, hoping he comes a bit further west. As is, they are saying we should get a couple of inches of rain and temps below 90F [30C] for a few days. What a treat, we really need this rain as everything is brown and dry.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

Today's Gratitude: I am grateful my hubby is retired and here on the farm. When we wake up to a broke pipe underground, it is now HIS job to dig it up, bail the water and repair the damage. For too many years he would see the water as he drove out the gate and call me to fix it. Life is good.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 30/08/2026

Today's Gratitude: We enjoyed working in the cooler morning. Today is back to normal, but with rain in the forecast next week. Meanwhile, we are finishing insulating the shed today. The foam board has been moved once too often. Enough, just finish the job!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

No kidding. Trump never actually wins, he is a cheater and Musk needs to be deported!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 29/08/2026

Today's Gratitude: A lovely 71F this morning, a nice cool day yesterday with 3 spits of rain. The main storm was east of us, but we got some, for which I am super grateful.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 28/08/2026

Today's Gratitude: A spatter of rain last night just as I was falling asleep. Such a lovely sound. It didn't last long, but it has been on and off in the area over night. Burn bans are in place, we are slipping into drought. Hopefully this heat dome breaks soon, but I am not betting on it.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

Today's Gratitude: The temperatures are supposed to be a bit lower for the next week. Right now, we have an 80% chance of rain, and I can see lightening happening, but so far away we aren't hearing the thunder. But rain in the area helps everyone, so I am glad someone is getting rain. We need it!

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Just thought of something. Cyndi Lauper sung that money changes everything. But Dolly started very poor, made over a billion dollars, had fame and never changed her golden heart. She stayed true, uncorrupted. Money didn't change her, it just allowed her to be herself, to a greater extent.

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Airdriel @airdriel.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

Today's Gratitude: I really hope there is a heaven with Dolly looking down. It took me a minute or 2 to figure out why we lit up the Empire State Building at 9:25. DUH! 9 to 5 = 9 two 5 = 925 = 9:25. Thank you universe for giving us the joy of Dolly. The best role model women could have.

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