Any farm is a series of cycles, of life and death and coming and going. The book tour starts next week, so we wanted the sheep back to Vermont before then, and they are leaving this weekend. Rose rounded them up, got them into the barn, culled two who are going tomorrow and kept the groups apart. Simon brayed, and we found Minnie’s secret napping spot by accident.

Come and see Rose working calmly and efficiently. Darryl Kuehne and his wife Pam will be back in the morning. It is nice having the sheep here, nice working with Rose, and nice to see them go. Sheep just elude me somehow, although Maria loves seeing them up in the pasture.  I do not consider them pets, do not give them names. I think when you name an animal, that’s a big turning point. I do not love all animals, and  I do not love them equally. But I take good care of those in my care. It’s a good arrangement with Darryl. They eat my grass, give my dog work, help Darryl save on hay. It works and I hope to do it next year.