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03/17/2022

Sometimes there is a man who notices those subtle differences. Sometimes there is a human that can translate the obvious. And sometimes just the fact that a man like this exists makes me feel as the change is possible.

https://youtu.be/dAAGA9QFTEI I hope you can follow this link to an interview .b.peterson a heartbreaking story of opp...
03/12/2022

https://youtu.be/dAAGA9QFTEI I hope you can follow this link to an interview .b.peterson a heartbreaking story of oppression and destruction of indigenous children.

03/06/2022

It’s hard to believe.

I hardly ever post political agenda. But this is happening 100 miles from my home and I think the words of economic sanc...
02/25/2022

I hardly ever post political agenda. But this is happening 100 miles from my home and I think the words of economic sanctions hardly seem to be appropriate response to millions of people suffering in this moment. Poland is mobilizing to protect the borders. And the big dog is watching. The similarities to beginning of ll WW when members of my family were fighting against Natzis and then Russians are all too familiar.

01/25/2022

Oats Sanctuary Pygmy goats are a friendly and fun to keep breed for any small farm or a homestead. They are not only small but also very happy and inquisitive. We take pride in hand raising our kids...

Agiocochook. The most severe weather in the world happens here. Changes are sudden and severe. Yet looking at that moun...
11/15/2021

Agiocochook. The most severe weather in the world happens here. Changes are sudden and severe. Yet looking at that mountain you would never think that it took life of 170 people, while Denali in its history amounted to 125. This comparably much smaller peak is a home to highest winds of 231mph. Those were measured by handheld instrument, since the fixated one broke. It was April 12 1934. Though Australian unmanned station recorded 251mph in 1996, severity of weather on Mount Washington is comparable to toughest places on earth. Two years ago I was hit by 70mph wind and I backed off. The windshield was below-40. I did not have suitable clothes and equipment. But it gave me a taste of a challenge. That challenge is like an addiction to life. I know it could end badly but I still want it. So I’m back dreaming of the perfect storm. I’m gathering equipment and testing my body limits. I can feel that focus as I nonchalantly run everyday by this view. Step by step I’m testing the possibilities and outcomes. Endless array of challenges in subzero temperatures. Not too much but also enough is a hard space to be. The narrow margin of error makes this challenge that much more appealing. I’m stalking the Mountain and learning it’s ways every day. This time I won’t let it define me.

I remember vividly the first long distance run. I already broke a school record for 60m and 100m when the schools announ...
11/10/2021

I remember vividly the first long distance run. I already broke a school record for 60m and 100m when the schools announced 10 k race. I never ran such long distance. As I started the race I kept on moving forward passing most of my classmates. And then I caught up to Cathy my main rival. She soon weakened and was left behind. I kept on running. The finish was at the stadium and I can recall that moment like it was now. I saw the finish line and I sprinted. At the finish they were giving place slips and as I grabbed one I fainted. I guess all my oxygen was in my legs. I was woken up by my teacher asking me who gave me the slip. I was accused of stealing the slip. I came 7th overall in my town. Considering my size and grade it was quite an accomplishment. The official saw me crossing. So my teacher had no argument . That was my first 10 K I ever run. I gave it all. I ran many 10 k , marathons, and ultras since. I always tried to win. I won once in my age division. Just once. Something clicked in my head today as I realized that majority of top field athletes finish within 30 seconds of each other. The top 10 fight for just seconds. The top 3 for just milliseconds. Yet there is only one winner. What a cruel culture I thought. To disregard hundreds of incredible athletes because they didn’t win. But also I thought those winners give it all. Because to win is to be left with nothing to spare. What a lonely place to be when you win. My schoolmates gather every few years for reunions. I’m the only runner left. Those school running records were since shattered, the names of past champions forgotten. But I can still feel that pride of giving it all. As I’m braking through boundaries of my own limitations I notice that the further I go the easier it gets. When we race against another we can win or lose. However when we race against our own insecurities and faults we are guaranteed to win. That field of self improvement is wide open. As there is no limit to our own excellence but ourselves. To believe in oneself is to win. I believe in me. I run effortlessly into the unknown.

I ran today in a memory of Wanda Rutkiewicz. She was my hero when I was growing up in Poland. Wanda died on the way to ...
11/05/2021

I ran today in a memory of Wanda Rutkiewicz. She was my hero when I was growing up in Poland. Wanda died on the way to in 1990. She was one of a kind. Hard, tough and unapologetic. She was the first woman to summit and first Polish woman to summit As I am running and enjoying this magnificent view of and I know that this year is the year of the mountains for me. I’m getting ready to run up this little hill😂in comparison to where I really want to be. Time will show. My body is changing and accepting this new load of challenges. still lives in my memory every time I see a mountain with a snowy peak. For her, on the top of the mountain was just a part of the game. Her body was never found. But I know that she got to the top. She just never had a desire to return. The mountain was her home.

Kobi used to be my running partner for 14 years. I always suspected that he was making double distance. Being a dog he w...
11/04/2021

Kobi used to be my running partner for 14 years. I always suspected that he was making double distance. Being a dog he would run faster and in circles around me. About two years ago he wasn’t able to do a hike he always could. About six months ago he wasn’t able to get into the car. Today he wasn’t able to clear two steps to get inside the house. There isn’t much I can do to help him anymore. So I pick him up whenever I can and carry him to destination. I take him places just so he can be there and at least feel like he can still do it. But we both know that the end is near. Dust and Kobs are my last dogs. I enjoyed their company and loyalty. As I’m sad about those walks in the woods being seldom and so much slower, I know they had such good life. The places we went and hiked. The trails we traversed. The sunrises and sunsets, the mountains and lakes. Those little paws of companionship to a woman. I’m gonna miss them when they leave. And as I walk today I feel good that I get to spend one more day with them. Just one more day….

Some runs are sunny and some are stormy. I find peace in all of them. Each brings different dynamics and each gives me d...
11/01/2021

Some runs are sunny and some are stormy. I find peace in all of them. Each brings different dynamics and each gives me different challenges. Runs are like life. Terrain is muddy and rocky. There a puddles you can’t jump over and you will get wet. You will fall. You will get up. You will twist your ankle. You will curse and keep going. You will run out of water. It will be uphill and downhill. As you run out of steam going up you quickly realize that it’s harder to run steep downhills. And before you get back home there will be a steep hill. This one will test you. Do you have enough strength to get home? I hope so. Because of you don’t you will be just running around with no purpose at all. I hope your hard work pays off … actually I know it will. 🤗

It’s hard for me to talk about today’s run. There was the time in my life that misfortune hit me hard. That awful 2017. ...
10/30/2021

It’s hard for me to talk about today’s run. There was the time in my life that misfortune hit me hard. That awful 2017. The fall and winter of that year were the worst. I got pregnant in the middle of life changing events. I was discarded by my husband and forced to close my business and move. I was sick. The pregnancy was bitter sweet. I didn’t think about it I was self absorbed with my broken heart. I was suicidal. I just wanted to stop existing. Some say that we project our own destiny. I miscarried. That broken heart now had a hole of self blame of giant proportions. I stood at the front of the mirror and I saw a hole in the middle of my body. I could put my hand through it. It was hollow. Just as if someone put a giant shotgun to my heart and blow a hole. I was so empty. For four years that hole was oozing. I could not heal. Last night in a dream a little girl crawled into my lap. She had long straight hair and gave me a shell with a feather attached to it. She said… mom I’m fine…. You are safe now… and she hugged me so tight that she melted into that oozing wound. I cried so hard that I woke up. Those tears were of joy, I realized as I stood at the front of the mirror naked looking for that hole. It was gone. There was a scar left but it wasn’t tender anymore. Was it possible that her spirit traveled the universe for four years and finally found me? I really don’t know. All I know is that I am healed. I want to call her Zoe. So I ran today thinking about that dream. As the rain was mixing with my tears, I saw this incredible beauty around me. That fall I lost four years ago was a paradigm shift. Now I get it.

10/28/2021

My horses are voice activated for a good reason. My hands are always busy with something. I really don’t even use leg that much anymore. Just a soft voice and encouragement. When I train them to be gentle and to listen and then reward them with joy in my voice they just try to do so much better for me. Kindness is the best solution for training animals, horses in particular.

Run with a Horse. I do run with horses for many reasons. It builds the character and it is safer. Yes it is. This littl...
10/28/2021

Run with a Horse. I do run with horses for many reasons. It builds the character and it is safer. Yes it is. This little pony of mine will kick on command and will change gait whenever I ask for it. He knows where his home is and if I feel weak on my run he will take me home. And if I lose consciousness he will stay with me and neigh until someone stops. I can also send him home for help. I’m not sure if he would be able to find me back and I’m not at all going to test that one. But I think the best part of running with the horse is that when I’m tired and running out of steam and I look at him from the corner of my eye and I see how he trusts me and motivates me with little nudge of his head. We have been running together before I got sick. He would stand at the gate and wait for me. He waited for almost 4 years for me to get better. And the day I was ready his eyes were so happy. Today, at the top of the rock he stood proud of me. Bird you are a hell of a horse. I know you know. 🐎

I love running with my son. Since he was born I always carried him in a carrier and run with him. Trail running builds ...
10/27/2021

I love running with my son. Since he was born I always carried him in a carrier and run with him. Trail running builds confidence and is an opportunity to explore the world. Today’s lesson was about the Polish emblem. Specifically the crown on our eagle. I was raised in Poland 🇵🇱 under Soviet influence. Those times the eagle didn’t have a crown. With the round table events and ripple effects of Berlin Wall falling Poland regain its independence and the eagle got its crown back. That little change made every P***k proud…. So it breaks my heart to see how this global influx of socialism is making its way back. I remember corruption/poverty and censorship… and here we are back again.

At the sight of snow on Mount Washington we went to Sunday River to check on skiing ⛷ conditions. Seems things are movin...
10/24/2021

At the sight of snow on Mount Washington we went to Sunday River to check on skiing ⛷ conditions. Seems things are moving slow in the right direction. We checked equipment and sings. They were perfect for current conditions. But of course neither of us can be trusted… we all act like kids most of the time 😂❄️🤪😎the cool kids! .airbender

The year 2017 was the hardest year in my life. The love of my life told me he had no empathy for my illness and that he ...
10/20/2021

The year 2017 was the hardest year in my life. The love of my life told me he had no empathy for my illness and that he never loved me. Little did I know he was already in the discard phase. In July of that year on the land I was touched by a healing spirit. In October I found this property. It was the only farm still on the market in Maine. I chose Maine because it was a state with a certain law “Death with Dignity”. I sit in the morning sun, sipping my herbal tea and meditate to this view, I cannot but thank him for discarding me. 🙏 you did me a favor. I would have never known this beautiful person inside. I would have never been able to share this land and it’s beauty with so many. I would have never been able to inspire and empower so many.
It is incredible that in that song we used to sing “you are still the one”. The gray stallion with blue eyes. https://youtu.be/ttWQIorXJu0 🐎 j

Today I ran in memory of Amelie. I cried a lot because Amelie is gone and her moms pain is overwhelming so much that I...
10/15/2021

Today I ran in memory of Amelie. I cried a lot because Amelie is gone and her moms pain is overwhelming so much that I have a hard time to write this post. I met many moms that lost their premature babies. I also met many of those who made it when I was involved with It also hit me hard because as this mom I also got pregnant in my 40s and was almost immediately told to abort my child. Levi , my son is 9. When he was conceived I called him Hopi in the honor of The year he was born 4.5 millions children were born but 25000 did not live to see their first birthday. 25thousand children die every year despite advance in medicine and healthcare. That is an enormous amount of little angels. So as I ran today I was grateful for that opportunity to have my son with me today. I was grateful for that post of a grief stricken mom and her family. As we all take so many things for granted Amelies passing is a reminder of how delicate and precious life is. 🐎

I cannot believe how gorgeous it is outside! Of course a day like this must be spent on trails. And I am so grateful for...
10/14/2021

I cannot believe how gorgeous it is outside! Of course a day like this must be spent on trails. And I am so grateful for this beautiful fall day that I ignore all pain and fatigue. I do get high on outdoor life. As I run I think of those days when I couldn’t get up. I thought I never be able to heal. Today I feel as I got new lease on life. I enjoy every moment of that. And as I run I think of the circumstances of life that brought me to Maine. This was a quest for survival. I remember how scared I was. I remember taste of death as I fought through my illness and reality of a betrayal by the one I thought loved me. I never gave up on me. And today I ran to celebrate self love. Without believing in me I would never be able to run free.

10/14/2021

I took Bird for a spin. 25 miles of scenic trails left me breathless. 🐎

10/13/2021

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I dedicated today’s run to victims of domestic s*xual abuse. Maine, and especially the region I alive in is the safest ...
10/07/2021

I dedicated today’s run to victims of domestic s*xual abuse. Maine, and especially the region I alive in is the safest place in US. Yet the s*x offender registry is full of predators. Predators don’t lurk for their pray in woods but most often than you think in the comfort of the family and home. Spousal r**e, or s*xual exploitation at home are a problem. The statistics are overwhelming. Every woman I work with has been s*xually assaulted. As I run I wonder why. Often the predator has been a victim. And the cycle continuies. With easy access to po*******hy and over s*xualization of female in media it’s a losing battle. A victim has to undergo multitude of traumatic procedures in order to obtain justice. And even though some of the predators end up in jail for some time, they come back to reoffend. I used to ran as a victim , crying out my pain with every stride. But not today. Today I ran as a warrior. I hope to inspire more women to take a stand and influence a change. *xtraffickingawareness

I have been running a progressive marathons recently. This morning I dedicated my run to a fellow P***k a priest in Cana...
10/03/2021

I have been running a progressive marathons recently. This morning I dedicated my run to a fellow P***k a priest in Canada who has been fighting for human rights with a word of God. I’m not religious at all. But Artur Pawlowski’s crusade for truth resembles so much the struggle of for Independence and death of in 1984. As a nation we need awakening to the massive brainwashing that is going on globally. #1984 🇵🇱

Many of you know me as a horse lover and proponent of natural horsemanship. Horses I rehabilitate and take care of have ...
09/21/2021

Many of you know me as a horse lover and proponent of natural horsemanship. Horses I rehabilitate and take care of have been a subject to different levels of abuse. Some cannot be rehabilitated. Some get slaughtered after days of transporting with no food and water. So I don’t think it is a surprise to anyone that I take those images to heart. It is not my political agenda or lack of patriotism. However, I fully condemn actions of any government that uses those beautiful and gentle creatures to combat innocent people. Horses have been recently used in dispersion of crowds , trampling people, and generally used as weapons. This is NOT OK! Horses DO NOT randomly trample people…. Unless of course they are used by ill minded individuals.

09/20/2021

We hike and clean the environment. Beaches, mountains and lakes. Everywhere we go we leave earth cleaner, safer and happier.

We seldom have time to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. But when we do we do it right .airbender ...
09/20/2021

We seldom have time to enjoy the beauty that surrounds us. But when we do we do it right .airbender

We are just hanging
09/19/2021

We are just hanging

09/11/2021

I do not separate our pasture animals. Horses, sheep, goats, bunnies, birds. All live in harmony. I have practiced this type of setting for years successfully. My fields are visited by moose, black bear, hawks, owls, coyotes, deer, wild turkeys… and by foxes occasionally. Since 2018 the wildlife around my farm has grown exponentially. There are more bats, owls and sterlings, salamanders, and barn swallows. I’ve seen eagles 🦅 above my head and geese in the field and of course massive amounts of wild turkeys.

09/11/2021

A little love goes long way. Gloria the sheep is an incredibly loving animal. Some time ago a friend came to me and asked to take care of his herd. And that’s how Gloria and the gang came to live in the sanctuary. I never had sheep before and had no real expectations. Gloria changed my view on sheep. They are incredibly sensitive and patient animals. But Gloria, she is a special one.

09/10/2021

This turkey mom (hen) had her little chicks(poult) late in the season. It’s hard for me to understand why. They need 90 degree temperature to survive and hen can provide this with her body temperature. But without her nurture they will not survive. She isn’t the best mom. I don’t think their chance of survival are great. We will see. Their incubation time is 30 days and for the next 20 days they need that warmth. It’s middle of September and the temperatures of September will eventually drop making it virtually impossible to get enough fat on theirs bodies to survive cold. I have observed that in many domestic and wild birds. I don’t know why. This is their first day in the nursery and other than food and water I can’t offer much more. This is a mystery and cruel reality of nature. Our climate change maybe has something to do with that but I think there is a greater reason why. For now I just let them be. I will let nature take over.

09/10/2021

🦃 competition between turkeys

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Sometimes there is a man who notices those subtle differences. Sometimes there is a human that can translate the obvious. And sometimes just the fact that a man like this exists makes me feel as the change is possible. #mansworld #respect #womensissues #men #women #changeisgood

It’s hard to believe. #womenshistorymonth #womenempowerment #womenrights

My horses are voice activated for a good reason. My hands are always busy with something. I really don’t even use leg that much anymore. Just a soft voice and encouragement. When I train them to be gentle and to listen and then reward them with joy in my voice they just try to do so much better for me. Kindness is the best solution for training animals, horses in particular. #voiceactivated #horse #horses #arabianhorse #endurancehorse #canter #cantering #trailride #trailriding

I took Bird for a spin. 25 miles of scenic trails left me breathless. #runwithahorse🐎 #arabianhorse #endurancehorse #whitemountainsnh #agiocochook #fall #fallride #horse #horseriding #waterfordmaine #love #autumn

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We hike and clean the environment. Beaches, mountains and lakes. Everywhere we go we leave earth cleaner, safer and happier.

I do not separate our pasture animals. Horses, sheep, goats, bunnies, birds. All live in harmony. I have practiced this type of setting for years successfully. My fields are visited by moose, black bear, hawks, owls, coyotes, deer, wild turkeys… and by foxes occasionally. Since 2018 the wildlife around my farm has grown exponentially. There are more bats, owls and sterlings, salamanders, and barn swallows. I’ve seen eagles 🦅 above my head and geese in the field and of course massive amounts of wild turkeys. #harmony #farmlife #farmlifeisthebestlife #farmlifebestlife #newenglandlife #newenglandliving #turkeys #horses #sheep #goats #pygmygoats #freerangekids #freerange #nature

A little love goes long way. Gloria the sheep is an incredibly loving animal. Some time ago a friend came to me and asked to take care of his herd. And that’s how Gloria and the gang came to live in the sanctuary. I never had sheep before and had no real expectations. Gloria changed my view on sheep. They are incredibly sensitive and patient animals. But Gloria, she is a special one. #sheep #love #lovestory #farmlife #farmlifebestlife

This turkey mom (hen) had her little chicks(poult) late in the season. It’s hard for me to understand why. They need 90 degree temperature to survive and hen can provide this with her body temperature. But without her nurture they will not survive. She isn’t the best mom. I don’t think their chance of survival are great. We will see. Their incubation time is 30 days and for the next 20 days they need that warmth. It’s middle of September and the temperatures of September will eventually drop making it virtually impossible to get enough fat on theirs bodies to survive cold. I have observed that in many domestic and wild birds. I don’t know why. This is their first day in the nursery and other than food and water I can’t offer much more. This is a mystery and cruel reality of nature. Our climate change maybe has something to do with that but I think there is a greater reason why. For now I just let them be. I will let nature take over. #turkey #motherhood #mothernature #poult #birds #farmyard

🦃 competition between turkeys

Turkey competition. The boys, father and son, have entered a competition “season” the son has less feathers and bigger ego. At this point both of them start fighting for the right to mate with ladies. Which brings me to the point of bird rituals. Nowadays those two display attributes of dominance. Their caruncles fill up with blood and hang long in a display. The more red the head becomes the more dominating the bird is. They push on each other and grapple their heads. But the most lethal weapon is the wing snap. If you have ever been snapped by turkey wing you know exactly what I am talking about. They position wing blade and strike. Such strike can actually cut human skin, and it is definitely painful. What is interesting those two do not make use of their spurs. This behavior will eventually stop and the winner takes all the ladies. The looser will sit in the corner corner of the barnyard for couple days healing from wounds and broken pride. And then it will all be quiet and back to normal. Turkeys are one of the most resilient and impressive birds in both domestic and wildlife. It should be reminded they almost became an emblem of our country. Somehow eagle won. I am still in favor of turkeys. Domesticated turkeys can’t fly and are much larger. They are not exactly a pet but can easily imprint on people. They can also develop an aggressive behavior towards people. And once that happens they will strike and harass all people in the barnyard. I hope those two sort their differences soon. The injury one can sustain from such fight are usually to the head and soft tissue. #turkey #turkeywings #turkeyfight #turkeys #birds #birdritual #barnyard

Everyone on our farm has a name. Levi names them all. I can’t say I remember them all. #goats #pygmygoats #littlegoat #kids #love

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