| CYRENE OLSON |
we are fighting this. With the estimates ranging from $20-30,000 – it’s hardly in our budget. All I can say, is make sure you get the type of insurance that will replace a building at today’s rates. I started a GoFundMe - to help defray costs, if you would like to share it, that would be so helpful. I know many people are in need these days and I thank all who have already donated. So we have devised a new plan. We will bring in a nice Amish made run-in shed and have it placed in our back pasture. We will tear down the roof of the barn, and use the stable sides by adding a half roof for hay storage, and for equipment. On the other wall we will build a tack and feed room. It will be a lot of work, but it will be easier to take care of and the horses will be safe and happy – AND home. Believe it or not, these shelters are very warm. So that’s it from this very eventful month here at the farm. Not too long after our weather issues, the southern states got hit with record setting cold and snow. I was heartbroken to see so many without power, heat or water. Even though we have this type of winter for about four months every year, these states aren’t used to it, and I only wished there was more I could do for everyone. Stay safe everyone. As for reading, with all going on, my reading time was completely lackluster, and I read less last month
than I have ever done. As for TV watching, I have welcomed back the Chicago One TV shows, Chicago Med, Fire and P.D. It’s nice to finally have some new episodes with all the delays. If I have to tell you it’s a favorite large city, I’ve been to several, but Chicago is my favorite. Only for visits, mind you. I also did some streaming with Discovery+ mostly getting caught up with Crikey! It’s the Irwins and Chip and Joanna Gaines Fixer Upper, which has been one of my favorite home shows and am glad they are back on the air. Do you believe they still don’t own a TV in their house? Impressive. I’ve also watched a couple pretty good movies, The Midnight Sky with George Clooney is an apocalyptic look at what climate change causes. It’s a good movie, but it’s a bit slow. The other one I liked even better was Outside the Wire – Anthony Mackie & Damson Idris star in this one, and this one completely tossed me off at Issue 56 | March 2021 | 41
