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39. One of my very favorite tales!

Mon Nov 10, 2025, 04:48 PM

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The goat comparison is a solid compliment. I love goats!

Here in central Maine the Pumpkin Vine Family Farm, which raises the loveliest goats and makes fabulous cheese, is the happiest place I know. They nurture their land and cultivate diverse habitats for birds, insects and mammals. They host a couple of concerts under a tent each summer and hold farm markets and festivals, nature watches and goat pageants and hikes. I love walking among the young goats, they frolic so hilariously. Their harvest festival this month encourages people to dress up as Tomtens, Scandinavian gnomes.

The family is a blend of Indian/Caribbean and Anglo-American. The pumpkin vine is a Caribbean symbol of family connection. The couple are dedicated to building a community of kindness and warmth.

Today being a tough day, I am indulging myself in describing something beautiful in the world, remembering to be grateful for good people. And the most beautiful goats!! (Nubian and Alpine. The Alpine bucks have the handsome beards.)

Thanks for mentioning goats, H2O Man. Down with trolls!

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