We went to the food co-op today and got another box of fruit that was too stale or damaged to sell, but it was great for giving a snack to donkeys, sheep, and chickens. I love seeing the smile on Maria’s face when she brings a bag of this food out to the gate and the animals gather.

It brings her great joy.

She then goes over to the Imperious Hens and sits down with them while they eat it out of her hand. It is a task of the heart for her, and watching it lifts my spirits. Animal love is precious love. (Zip doesn’t lower himself to eat that food; he wants the best premium food.)

Every day, when she takes hay out of the barn, Maria works on her new Twine Hay sculpture. I’m eager to see where it’s going.

It was a gorgeous day, Spring-like in a way. It will get warmer over the weekend. The ticks will be out.