SOLD!

And just like THAT, those two goats were sold! I was much relieved to find out that the Craigslist buyer was not only from our little town, but he will be using them to clear the blackberries from his property just a few miles away from us. As little as I was attached to the goats, I was happy to hear they weren't "dead meat", so to speak. My conscience has been cleared. From what I hear it was quite a sight to see Taylor wrassle those two sheep into the buyer's truck. Taylor said it took them about an hour! I wish I had been home to witness, and to possibly help out. It sounds like they could have used a hand. Or at least a photographer to capture the hilarity for this post.

So I'm wondering if Curry the lamb is lonely out there in the pen tonight. Does he miss his goat friends? The repair man came out and fixed our fridge and freezer. Sorry, Curry. Being lonely shouldn't be your biggest concern right now.

Do you understand why I can't handle having pets and/or livestock, people? For Pete's sake, I used to think my dolls were really alive and had feelings. I can't handle feeling sorry for real, live things! (Except for my kids, I guess?) Speaking of which (feeling sorry for animals)... Have you seen that HBO film about Temple Grandin? She is the remarkable woman who despite the struggles of living with autism has become the foremost expert on humane animal handling. She has also done a few interviews on NPR. She is so fascinating, and after hearing her speak on NPR it sounds like the movie is very true-to-life. Check it out.

The good news is...

The high chair has been ordered!

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P.S. And I'm sure you will also be very relieved to hear that the cold pile of laundry has been folded and put away, thanks to Taylor and the family folding party he organized. Thanks, Taylor! He always saves the day, especially when it comes to saving me from myself.