“They just don’t make television shows like they used to.”

Actually, with modern technical devices, not that that many hours are spent watching television as a half century ago. Plus, there are so many other activities families are involved in they don’t relax together during the evening. Continue reading →

“It must have been a hundred years old, by the diameter, but it’s impossible to count the growth rings.”

The tree cutter made that estimation after downing the giant mulberry tree just a few feet outside the back door. Continue reading →

“In most cases the world would be much better off if everybody would eat their meals at home.”

That’s in preference to the seemingly increasingly popular enjoyment of “going out to eat.” Continue reading →

“A vehicle has gone through your pasture fence and the wires are down so livestock can get out.”

It was the Sheriff’s Dispatcher just after daylight informing of what this time was already known. Continue reading →

 “It really is dry.” “Sure is wet.” “It’d be good if the rain would stop.” “Sure be nice to get some of that rain.”

Those comments were all heard within just a few minutes of each other last Friday morning.  Continue reading →

“Best known as Shorty, or Short, grinning ornery Marven Brabb towered above most with diverse abilities.”

Last week Shorty, a New Year’s Day baby in 1928, passed away at 93-years of age. Until a few months ago, Shorty had continued daily care of his straight Hereford cow herd. Time had taken toll, but Shorty with walking canes remained himself, jovial, mischievous, knowing, heartfelt concerned. Continue reading →

“At least livestock will have some feed next winter.”

Certainly lots of swathers and hay balers were moving at fast pace in recent days.

Pleased having what appeared to be a bumper crop, it was urgent getting dried bro Continue reading →

“Everyone loves a parade.”

It’s fact whether participating on horseback, in the band, riding a float or watching from the sideline. Missing a parade when there’s one in town or even on television leaves a certain feeling of disappointment. Continue reading →

“Time of death has been predetermined the day one is born.”

Aunt Freda made that comment six decades ago during breakfast at her house before heading out to hunt pheasants. Continue reading →

“Mary White was a heroine then and has been ever since.”

Certain childhood readings leave a lifetime impression and Mary White’s story in the third-grade primer did that. Continue reading →