On clear nights, it gets quite cold now, cold enough to freeze standing water, at least. When Jackie doesn't work the morning shift, I wake early and get a fire going in the house for when she and the toddler arrive. When the sun rises, I dress warmly and leave the cozy confines to go check on the animals.
One recent morning, I wrapped up in a pullover,…
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