We finally got some much needed rain. As an outdoor worker, it’s always a relief to come inside for a day or two.
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Thursday July 11, 2024
Beige and brown and tan and black, with horns spiraled or semicircular or in undulating waves, a legion of goats marched up the hill toward us, bleating in anticipation of fresh grass and leaves.