It's been pretty quiet 'round the farm this week. New barn to start build next Friday.

[George McGovern]

About the most excitement was when I dropped three pop bottles on the pantry floor. Would've been more exciting if I'd opened one . . .

And it's exciting when the electric glass kettle boils a litre of room temperature water in 3 minutes and 40 seconds to pour over coffee grounds or tea.

We got excited when we first fired up the natural gas stove.

Our daughter and her Boxer Pepper came over for an exciting visit.

Leaving to go home she took this picture of our house at sunset.

If you've not yet seen this photo, Laurie's new colorful table runner was lit up by late day sunlight. That was exciting to see.

I had an exciting session with my new Leg Compression Massager with Heat for Circulation, Medical-Grade Compression Boots. Even more exciting was finding out that Laurie snuck in a picture of the booties. Sneaky woman!!

KC was highly excited to "help" put this post together this morning.

And of course mucking is always exciting — not.

The best is saved for last — my other half on her tractor at day's end.

Thanks for stopping by.

[SheltieLover]

1. I'll bet Shadow enjoyed a visit with Pepper!

Thx for sharing!

[George McGovern]

5. Yw! She did SL, however Pepper the much younger ran circles around Shadow! Thx!

[SheltieLover]

6. Glad they had fun!

Shadow is in overdrive!

[George McGovern]

9. She is -- Look Out!

[willbrad9080]

2. Quiet days, golden light, and the little things that shine 🌅🐾☕

What a lovely window into the kind of peace most of us forget to celebrate. From fizzless pop bottles to a glowing sunset captured just right, it’s the small, warm rhythms of home life that make posts like this such a joy to read.

Laurie’s sneaky snapshot of those compression boots gave me a chuckle — now that’s some behind-the-scenes documentary-level storytelling! And KC’s editorial input? Impeccable, obviously.

But that final image in my mind — your partner on the tractor at day's end — that’s pure Americana poetry. Thank you for reminding us that even a quiet week on the farm can be filled with moments worth framing.

PS: That kettle time? Impressive. Makes me want to go time mine now 😂

[George McGovern]

7. Thank You willbrad9080! WELCOME to DU and this forum in particular!! Your kind

reply is much appreciated. DemocraticUnderground is a very good place to look and listen and speak about what's on your mind. And to comment on what others post. DU is one big, varied, cohesive family. Hope it's to your liking.

[LoisB]

3. I am glad to see KC and Shadow ready to "help" with the compression massage. Great

photographs.

[George McGovern]

8. Always there when you "need" them! (Whether you really do or don't.) Thanks Lois!!

[1WorldHope]

4. You are a jewel. I think there is not a person on this planet who would not trade places with you.

[George McGovern]

10. Words fail me. I disagree, but thank you for your kind comment.

[Diamond_Dog]

11. Thank you for letting us in for a visit, George!

All photos wonderful. You are surrounded by much love and beauty.

[George McGovern]

12. You're welcome Diamond_Dog! Our pleasure. Thank You!