This year, the bluebells first started leafing up out of the ground on March 1st. And on the 24th the peak was beginning. Early early.
Good thing global warming is not real.
This is Maybeline’s first bluebell season.
Bluebells 2024
March 25, 2024
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Cute Dogs Update
March 19, 2024
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Maybeline sings to her chicken.
Maybe Turns One (and I Turn 1+57)
February 27, 2024
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It all started in the morning with the birthday puppy Maybeline.
She was excited about becoming a dog. Boot did not care.
There were presents from Romey and espresso in bed.
We left maybe behind for a birthday brunch at the Green Pig Bistro in Arlington. Brunch was delicious. Presents were fantastic. But it was the company we loved the most.
Maybeline had a howl about it.
And then it was time for cake for the other birthday boy. We picked up the cake while in civilization (ordered ahead from the Bakeshop).
The cake is so good. Nobody ever believes us when we tell them.
We were gathered around the bar for Seelbachs and cake.
Moonie wanted to be part of the scene.
But when offered the chance, he demurred.
A Clean Moonshine?
February 23, 2024
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Say it ain’t so. The farm dog gets groomed. And then is rewarded with a visit to the salon.
Meanwhile at the farm, the salon dog goes wild…
Iulie on the Farm
January 15, 2024
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We always spend time outside when Iulie comes to stay.
Iule’s tree (see this posting) with no leaves.
This time we loaded up the truck with hay bales and went to visit Donkey Hodie at his new home.
Iulie remembers Hotie.
Her favorite was the three legged goat.
Our traditional walk on the trail goes beside the Shenandoah river. Some time for quiet reflection before the walk back.
Winter Moonshine Turns Three
December 18, 2023
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Morning light by the fire is a great way to start a birthday.
And, who doesn’t want a cow knee? Everybody wants one.
October beach: Sun Down, Moon Up
November 1, 2023
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Because this beach faces South, the sun can go down and the moon can come up on opposite sides of the beach.
Sun down
Moon up
And then the next morning, the sun can come up while the moon sets.
Sun up
Moon down
The Stick in October is ideal. What people? We’re not in Norway anymore, moonie.
Where’s Aubrey Hole, Post-production
October 22, 2023
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Production studio work (setting levels, sound for each instrument, balance, stereo targeting, effects, and choosing tracks) took a couple of days. Jeff Reid’s studio console looks like this.
Day 2…same scene.
Moonshine came along and he was mostly bored.
Here is what happens during production in three snapshots using the song “One More Roadhouse” as an example.
Raw from the studio tracks, unproduced, arbitrary balance and no targeting
Final studio production, unmastered
Final mastered cut
Iulie on the Farm
August 27, 2023
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Dogs at Play: Ocean Isle
June 17, 2023
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The Stick with two dogs! Including the new puppy Maybeline and Moonshine (who has already been to the beach this year).
Digging in the morning!
The sand and the ocean sans leash.
