Playing, Running, and Eating Well

Playing, Running, and Eating Well
The rich, fresh green scent from the fields and the sweet smell of the dried hay blend together in the mountain air here. The view of the valley always tells me something about the changing seasons.

As you can see, the brown areas have already been cut and prepared as hay for the animals. The green areas are filled with corn, vegetables, grapevines, and apple trees. I sometimes hear bird bangers going off in the distance. Most of the time, the silence carries only a few gentle sounds, so it's peaceful rather than noisy. Depending on the season, I hear coyotes, eagles, crows, ravens, Canada geese, and many small birds. Every now and then, I also hear church bells.