Category Archives: General
Summer and things are growing
First for the insects. Guess that is appropriate with the class reunion this weekend. John Martin wrote a skit in high school about predictions of where we were headed. My part consisted of carrying a protest banner that said UP … Continue reading
Spend, spend, spend
This is the down side of automobile ownership — not just the cost of gasoline, but insurance and repairs to pass state inspection too. Had to replace the front tie rods, then needed front end alignment. The local garage doesn’t … Continue reading
Out of the nest too soon
I often put Bode on his leash and take him along to the mail box. Today we did that and he marked it well, then we went by the compost pile and the bird feeder tree for the same treatment. … Continue reading
Rider in the storm
We are starting to get breaks in the rain. Last night a storm threatened at dusk. I heard something coming down the road and Bode barked. I saw a dark horse and rider galloping towards Gibson School Road as the … Continue reading
Rain, rain, rain
We are still in a wet pattern. On Sunday and again yesterday the rain was heavy enough to put the little creek over its banks. We didn’t get quite as much rain as on the coast, but plenty. Last night … Continue reading