I grew up as a free-range kid, There were no rules for what I did. The folks cared not where I would roam, They just hoped I’d make it home. If they’d known I’d erred somewhat, They’d have probably whipped my butt. I skated when the ice was thin, Never sayingContinue reading “Frfee Range Kid”
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Trooper DeLay:
The Biography of A Civil War Cavalryman Trooper DwLay: The Biography of a Civil War Cavalryman I have decided to publish the biography I wrote on our ancestor, Reuben R. DeLay. It is a bit rough, as I have no editor, and I had decided to write a piece of historical fiction based onContinue reading “Trooper DeLay:”
$hit Show
Vote me off the island, I’ve had enough of this, The chaos and confusion are things that I won’t miss. The whole damn show is scripted, the bullshit never ends, Oh, how I miss the time when we could all be friends. The drama isn’t real, so what the hell’s the deal? Continue reading “$hit Show”
Mike
He grew up down by the slough. Where fishing’s good, the swimming too. A rope we hung from a cottonwood, Swinging wide from where we stood. Barefoot hikes through the woods, No never dids and never shoulds. He took the lead with all us kids, Busting mutton, like Casy Tibbs. Then came hisContinue reading “Mike”
Charity fo None
Re: Combined Federal Campaign 2026 The latest outrage of the tЯump administration is an attack on charitable giving. That’s right, his hand-picked Director of the US Office of Personnel Management wants to end the Combined Federal Campaign. The CFC is the government’s way to enable military and civilian employees to give through payroll deductions.Continue reading “Charity fo None”
Streusel
If I must be truthful, Magda made good streusel. Baked with mother’s pride, Before her children died. Her eyes like Heaven’s blue, Her blood, so pure and true. Standing by her man, To carry out The Plan. A Mother’s Cross for her, Of right, she was so sure. The lies became her truth, And reason was forsooth. She taught her kids toContinue reading “Streusel”
Civil War Forgiveness
Captain William Monks was from West Plains, Missouri, where my Great-Great-Grandfather fought a battle in February 1862. A Union man, Monks and his family suffered greatly at the hands of Rebel bushwhackers and irregular troops. Escaping certain death in captivity, he joined the Union Army, spending the rest of the war fighting those who hadContinue reading “Civil War Forgiveness”
Political Violence
ENOUGH! These are contentious times. America has been polarized by hate and division.. We used to have responsible political discourse. We listened to each other and politely disagreed. Sometimes, that disagreement would lead to a great compromise that moved us forward to solve the problems of the day. The US Constitution was such a compromise.Continue reading “Political Violence”
Time for an Oil Change
‘m having a minor procedure to remove the silicone oil from my right eye on September the 4th. The oil has been in there since 2018. Though it has done a great job of keeping my retina attached, it is causing other problems, such as retina swelling and eye irritation. Recently, it has emulsified, makingContinue reading “Time for an Oil Change”
Chapter 20: Helena
Co I, 3d Iowa Vol Cav Camp Curtis, Ark July 15, 1862 Dear Margaret, Sorry I haven’t written. We have been on the march through hostile territory since April. We arrived at Helena, Ark on the 11th. We can now receive and send mail by steamboat, since Helena is on the Mississippi. Tell Ma and Pa that WillisContinue reading “Chapter 20: Helena”
Outlaws, Outrages and Outright Lies 