Monthly Archives: August 2012

Rosa Bonheur’s Horse Fair at the Metropolitan Museum

Posted on August 29, 2012 by Pat Miran

Rain splashed against yellow taxi cabs speeding to make the light on 5th Avenue. The umbrella’s we purchased at CVS on Queen’s Boulevard a few hours previously threatened collapse against a strong wind which roared down the city street. Central … Continue reading →

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Amish Auction and LeRaysville Cheese Factory

Posted on August 20, 2012 by Pat Miran

On August 11, I found myself in LeRaysville Cheese Factory located far out in the countryside where many Amish farms were situated. She turned the car towards the Athens Bridge, crossed the Susquehanna and followed Cotton Hollow Road which twisted … Continue reading →

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Horse Flies and Other Pests

Posted on August 11, 2012 by Pat Miran

Oppressive heat and biting flies require that the horses stay in the barn at Ballentine’s Horse Heaven during the hot summer months. Horse flies pose a constant irritation and potential health problems. Outside in the pasture the flies are merciless, … Continue reading →

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