
Back in march I wrote a piece called Coming Home, about how cows never come home because they never leave, and I talked about the brave ones that occasionally make a break for it just to see what’s out there.
This morning I saw one make the escape, only the second cow escape I’ve witnessed in the eleven years I’ve lived in Lancaster County. I watched with an almost clinical interest to see if this was bravery or boredom.
Daisy (she was tagged) crossed the road and instead of tasting her freedom she tasted the grass on the other side. I walked over to take a photo, and chewing on a stem she gave me her best tough girl look. But she was scared; I could see it in her eyes.
Soon a very large Amish woman came out and shooed Daisy down the road to her own farm while the other cows cheered. I’m not sure if they were cheering for Daisy to come home or to make a break for it, but it started to rain and I lost interest.
T.S. Eliot once wrote: “Only those who will risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go.” In this case it was about a quarter mile until she was reunited with her friends. I can only wonder if they thought Daisy was a hero, a coward, or just another pretty face in the crowd.
Awesome !!! I love cows :)) You might enjoy my original Cow Jokes :)) Dawn
https://journalofdawn.wordpress.com/cow-jokes/
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Thanks Dawn, I’m not convinced that cows are funnier than horses though. Both are goofy in their own beautiful way.
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:)) :)) :)) I think you should open the troves of your mind and brainstorm some jokes . . . you’re in an area rich with material :)) You might enjoy the following cartoon blog :))
Erin Gillespie Cartoons (at WordPress)
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I’ll open my trove, been wanting to for a long time.
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Sometimes it just takes an excuse to get our minds started :)) Please share some of what you receive :))
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I’m on it Dawn!
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Oh I adore your photo this week. Thanks so much for contributing. 😀
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Thanks Cee, she survived the escape and was brought in for questioning.
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