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Francesca

Meet Francesca

I entered this world on December 13, 2004, in Pinewood, Minnesota. I’m a bit older and certainly far wiser than Sharkey. Like Sharkey, I’m also friendly and quite curious, but I’m more cautious about letting my curiosity get me into trouble. I must admit that we do have fun together. I just know when to stop. Martha describes me as being a bit obsequious, but that’s just my ability to pull the wool over her eyes. I’m just clever! I do have a high opinion about myself, and my fashion sense is magnifique! In fact, Je suis fabuleuse (I am fabulous.)

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Matt Lauer's Visit to the Farm

Matt Lauer's Visit to the Farm

Posted by Francesca

Martha’s blog today is all about Matt Lauer, the co-host of NBC’s The Today Show, and his most recent visit to the farm.  Martha is promoting her new book, Living the Good Long Life: A Practical Guide to Caring for Yourself and Others, so of course, that’s what she and Matt discussed.  Whenever visitors come, …

Planting a New Rose Garden

Planting a New Rose Garden

Posted by Francesca

We Frenchies were driving around the farm yesterday and we noticed a lot of activity in the new cutting garden, which used to be the vegetable garden.  The vegetable garden is being moved to the old cutting garden.  In case you aren’t confused enough, it seems that the large rose garden from our home in …

Do Any Of You Glue Squad Members Have This Problem?

Do Any Of You Glue Squad Members Have This Problem?

Posted by Francesca

Every spring, I have a paw problem that is so irritating and annoying.  It’s an allergy that causes these horrible bulges between my toes and here’s my blog posting about it.

Wrestling GK With Bulldog Throws

Wrestling GK With Bulldog Throws

Posted by Francesca

Like most dogs, GK loves to bask in the warm sun.  I admit, we Frenchies, also spend a good deal of time with this particular form of R&R.  The other day, GK seemed entirely too serene, so I decided to rouse him a bit.

The Horses Are Shedding

The Horses Are Shedding

Posted by Francesca

Sharkey was feeling quite lazy yesterday, so I decided to go for a little jaunt.  Strolling past the stable, I noticed Betsy doing something to Rinze’s legs.  Of course, I had to investigate.

The Lawn Rakes Are Out!

The Lawn Rakes Are Out!

Posted by Francesca

We Frenchies were wondering what the farm crew has been up to, so we took a little walk to find out.  It’s so nice to think that winter is nearly over and that spring chores have begun.  However, more snow is expected today and that does not make us happy.

Frenchie Hide And Seek

Frenchie Hide And Seek

Posted by Francesca

Who likes to play hide and seek, or hide and go seek?  It’s a good game to play every now and then.  No one knows how the game got started, but it’s probably been around since the beginning of time.  All we know is it’s a lot of fun and a great way to keep …

Transplanting in the Headhouse

Transplanting in the Headhouse

Posted by Francesca

After we toured the seedlings growing in the greenhouse, we found Ryan busy at work in the headhouse.  Ryan was carefully separating tiny seedlings and replanting them in individual plugs.  It was quite fascinating to watch.

The Clivia are Blooming in the Hoophouse!

The Clivia are Blooming in the Hoophouse!

Posted by Francesca

We were making the rounds with Ryan, the gardener, the other day.  He took us into the hoophouse where he keeps Martha’s potted citrus trees for the winter.  I happened to notice that the clivia plants were blooming.  Clivia are such happy looking flowers!

Burrrr!  It's Cold Outside!

Burrrr! It's Cold Outside!

Posted by Francesca

Thank you to all of my Glue Squad buddies for your concern and kind wishes.  Yeah, being locked up in a crate isn’t the best thing that can happen to a dog, but if it’s got to be, winter isn’t too bad for it to happen.