Day Two of the book tour.

Every morning, we open up one of the fences pastures and let the animals graze. We favor some form of rotational grazing, but we also want to make the transition from hay to grass carefully, too much green grass can be unhealthy for equines, the sheep don’t seem to mind it.

At feeding time, Red stays close to keep things order and, if necessary, to get the sheep off of the gate. Fate tries to look important, but is basically there to run happily through the fields. Maria always looks like the Pied Piper to me. The grass is coming up nicely, lots of rain, lots of sun.

Off to Albany today to be on the radio with Joe Donahue of WAMC/Northeast Public Radio in Albany. We will be on the radio from 2 to 3 p.m. We’ll talk about “Talking To Animals,” then take questions about dogs and cats and animals for awhile. It is always great to see Joe, we used to do a regular show together, and it is a pleasure to work with him.

Maria has joined me on the book tour, she is driving me around. We have great fun. I am so lucky to be with her. Anyway, you can listen to the broadcast if you like.