But what about “donkey’s years” to mean a long period of time? Are donkey years exceptionally long? I thought they had a longish, but not wild, lifespan. Here’s what the phrase actually ...

They may not be globe trotters, but the herd of 40-some donkeys fill small-town gyms and community centers with laughs from the Appalachians to the Rockies during the coldest months of the year.