Changes Come In Their Own Time
“Beginning of the end.” With many newspapers arriving in the mailbox July 12, significance of the date came to mind. Eight years ago (two-thirds of 12), it was July 12, the 12thhorse of the day, 112 degrees, 4 o’clock (one-third of 12), the 24th (two times 12) ride on that horse, and we fell off.
Fee Payment Necessary Obligation
“Two-bit toll roads” are another aggravation. Especially if one doesn’t have a quarter. Or, even worse when one can’t find a place to change a green-buck into four twenty-five-cent-pieces.
Certain Recollections Most Memorable
“Just the thought makes our mouth water.” We keep getting visions in our head days later. No, we’re not talking about a juicy steak and fried potatoes with a cup of coffee, though that tantalizes our taste buds when we say it.
Conversation Okay At Right Time
“Don’t talk.” That order has been directed to us more than any other single command. First recollection was kindergarten when we were supposed to rest on our rugs, and Miss Kala kept insisting: “Don’t talk.”
Sometimes “the good ole days” really weren’t all that good
Hay harvest certainly is that way when we think about how it was done this year, compared to decades gone by. Being a town kid, the first hay harvest we recall was when Dad mowed a small grass lot with an old horse-drawn sickle mower that he pulled with a clunker Allis tractor.
Today Is Better Than Before
Sometimes “the good ole days” really weren’t all that good. Hay harvest certainly is that way when we think about how it was done this year, compared to decades gone by. Being a town kid, the first hay harvest we recall was when Dad mowed a small grass lot with an old horse-drawn sickle mower […]
Winning Only Possible With Try
“No guts, no glory” After the final performance of the Saturday evening rodeo performance, we couldn’t get that statement out of our head.
Gratitude For Life’s Influences
A sly grin and an ornery sparkle in his blue eyes. “Oh, you got bucked off.” “Doesn’t look like you got hurt.”
Charge Must Have Power For Control
That hotwire doesn’t always work. Yet, whenever we accidently touch it, there always seems to be a charge. Still, our experience with electric fence to control livestock has not been all that positive; no pun intended.
Repair Can Bring Old Back Again
That little band of gold is once more on the left ring finger. After four decades, it was strange not being there. Unconsciously, we’d feel for our wedding ring, and our heart would stop beating when it wasn’t there, until we remembered we’d taken the relic-piece for repair.