Part 2


Big screen t.v.s
the over sized t.v. turns most homes into man caves(specifically mine), rocks the walls with their theater sound systems and take the thrill out of a paid theater show. Not to mention the cable companies and their zillion channels that manipulate your inner will & turn you into the lazy couch potato.

Ipods
so now I own a computer worth X$ and have x$ worth of purchased music files stored on my hard drive. Seems a little risky. Sure, I could buy the CD's to backup my music library but isn't that kind of like taking this all back to purchasing the artists CD in the first place?

Computers
yes, I will admit they have their benefits. Knowledge at your finger tips! But sometimes too much knowledge with the consequences of "couch potato syndrome". Right? How often have you piddled too much time away..for fun or out of frustration?

Cell phones
The original was a genius idea. Remember it? The big bag phone the size of a cosmetic bag glamour girls. I love the bag phone idea for traveling emergencies but is it really necessary to be available 1440 minutes a day? Not to mention text messaging. And yes, I do it. But we're taking the meaning out of relationships. Not just through our voiceless conversations but do you know of someone who constantly looks at their phone? Or answers their phone/responds regardless of where or what they're doing. People, do you realize how rude we're becoming? And, accepting of it!

Gaming systems
Whatever! Good for hand eye coordination? Who's the brainiac that discovered that? And now you can do it to reach your fitness goals! I"m a believer of board games, word puzzles and yard games. AND your good ole' imagination? Does anyone remember a great game you used to play as a kid? I'm not sure my bro or sis read this but we used to spend hours playing "alligator". Well, until someone went home crying because someone wasn't playing fair. But think of the life lessons learned.

GPS
Yep, got one of those too. Garman, as we can her, can get you there or get you lost. Can any of you relate?

Blackberries
ugh! Nearly all of the above wrapped into one.

no. 2 lead pencil

Part 1

I'm fed up with technology today.
I often feel as if we, the American people of the world, are becoming over stimulated.
We have over sized t.v.s, ipods, computers, cell phones/text messaging, blackberries, gaming systems, GPS systems, high tech digital cameras...what else?
When I try to sit in silence, I can't.
I can literally hear the hummm of technology.
It perturbs me.
Yes, I am thankful for a few modern conveniences:
running water, refrigerators, A/C & heat.
And venting on the Davis Herd blog is much cheaper then weekly therapy sessions
BUT
Was the world not working perfectly with small t.v.s? Boom boxes and radio? Writing letters? Real phone conversations? Board games? Learning to read a map? And a no. 2 lead pencil?

WANTED

WANTED

I'm in search of a couple female kittens. Unfortunately, this winter, both of our friendly female cats, India & Ms. Blackie, went missing.

I'm wondering if the 2 foxes who took up residency in the hay bales this winter... ummm...

ate them?

Anyway, the Herd is left with 3 felines; 2 toms,

1 wild mystery and a barn that is once again seeing sparrows and mice.

So any good mousers you are willing to part with please let me know.

While I'm posting about wants I'll go ahead and add that the Davis Herd wants a Nubian billy goat to add to their 9 nanny goats.

I'm having quite a time finding a Nubian billy.

Theirs something about those big floppy ears that make'em....cute.

Did I just say cute goats? Please don't let Master Davis Herd know that.

Ohhh the cute kids we could have...

Remember! Kid goats that is!

Hobbies

Hobby 1:

Finally, i say finally, after a good long break, I climbed back into the saddle of my lil' orange bicycle and went for a tiring 27 mile ride. I would have been fine with 15 miles the first time out, and considering the windy conditions; however, cycling sistah takes no slack. I love that about her, though. She makes me a better cyclist.

Watch out RAGBRAI 2010-this year marks five in a row!

Hobby 2:

I'm ready to pursue another passion.

The Davis Herd Wrangler would like to become a beekeeper.

STOP screaming, gasping or laughing-those are the typical responses I get-and help me get started. PLEASE.

I would like to be an assistant beekeeper this year for a little hands on training. Do any of you know a beekeeper? Or know of someone who knows a beekeeper?

I've been doing my own research and would like to have bees on the farm by next spring.

I did see an add for beekeeping instructional training to be held May 1 at the Dancing Rabbit Ecovillage in Rutledge, MO. I would really like to attend and shared my wishes with Dan. He prefers I not go alone....he's afraid I may stay and dance, dance, dance. lol

Sooooo any takers?

HaPpY 12th BiRtHdAY!

It's a BOY!

Dexter Dean Davis

5 pounds 2 ounces

18.5 inches long

9:54 PM

Introducing...

Dexter received an early birthday present this weekend.

He's now that proud owner of a furry 4-legged Lionhead.

Do you know what a Lionhead is?

It's a bun, bunny or rabbit depending on it's age.

Or so I was informed.

Chloe, as we call her, is a 4 week old bunny.

Too old to be a bun but not quite old enough to be called a rabbit.

Once again, so I was informed.

I do believe the Davis Herd officially now classifies as a petting zoo!

horses,

ponies,

goats,

calves,

cats,

dogs,

and now.....

bunny.

Worm Season

Thursday afternoon as Dawson and I were kneeling down and digging around in the garden

he claimed, "I'm sure glad it's worm season!"

This being as he gently held a slithering earth worm, in his palm, watching it snake and turn trying to escape.

It made me chuckle.

I love my dirty boys.....and worm season, too!