Second Best Is All The Dog Gets
A dog is often said to be man’s best friend, and many women likely feel the same about canine friendship. Most folks like dogs, although there are some who despise them. Those with a strong appreciation for their dogs have generally had an all time favorite. Just mention the name, and any acquaintance will know […]
Menacing Vermin Have Their Place
A raccoon moved into the barn and decided to stay. Mutt had the ‘coon treed in the rafter, and he was there all day. With rifle in hand, our son decided there was only one way to move the varmint. We warned, “Make sure you don’t put a bullet hole in the barn.” Marksman guaranteed, […]
Wisdom More Important Than Family Semblances
“He sure looks like his dad.” “She looks just like her mom did.” We have made those statements many times in recent years.
Grocery Store Anniversary, Fire In ‘The Plan’
Thirty years ago this month, our family grocery store celebrated its 30th anniversary. That was a big day for us, and one of the proudest and happiest times ever for our mother, Laura Mae Buchman. She put her heart and soul into that business. Farm raised, a teacher nine years and always a horseback rider, […]
Honeybee Deaths May Be Improper Balance Of Nature
Remember catching honeybees, pulling their stingers out and collecting them in a fruit jar with flower blooms inside? Many kids did this as a childhood pastime. Future generations may not be able to do that, but the real loss would be much more serious and far reaching if recent news about honeybees continues. Apparently, millions […]
Notorious Cowboy Experiences All Seasons
Even the greatest of all cowboys die. We couldn’t believe our ears when the editor on the phone said Jim Shoulders had passed away. We try to keep up on news, but we didn’t hear about Shoulders’ death, June 20, until a week later. Either it wasn’t reported, or coverage was so poor we missed […]
Reason Behind Fourth Of July Holiday Must Be Remembered
Fourth of July is really Independence Day. Many don’t realize that seemingly obvious statement. All too often, the only consideration given to the annual holiday, on July 4, is that it’s a day off from work and a time for shooting firecrackers. Some think about a picnic, the parade and a special night fireworks show, […]
Bumper Wheat Crop Salvation For Mankind
We’ve never been a farmer. There may have been a time four decades ago when we wanted to be, and maybe even a period that we thought of ourselves as one. But, when the raccoon broke its back trying to pick seed corn out of the crooked rows we planted with the […]
Time To Recognize Fathers Know Best
Dad was the best man we have ever known. Certainly, he was a top horseman as well. Therefore, Dad was the Best Man at our wedding.
Memories Of Loved Ones A Guide To Eternal Life
May 28 will be a most humbling and sad day for many of us. It is a time we will remember our loves ones, and all generations, who have passed before us. Likewise, our own mortality, and the certainty of it, will again be imprinted Referred to as Decoration Day by family when we were […]