Twenty Years in Missouri
Monthly Archives: May 2015
African Tales – Swish your bushy tail
May 31 – Around the college there were forests of pine trees that that had been planted by the college for timber. These pines bore cones that held pine nuts, like the American pinon nuts, and they were very good … Continue reading
Hey Rain, Enough Already
May 31 – Do you remember the cute little song we all sang when, as kids, we were tired of being “cooped up” inside because of the days of rain outside? “Rain, rain, go away, don’t come back for many … Continue reading
The Natural Zoo – Part II
May 30 – We have always been interested in animals, birds, bugs, and whatever else is alive and well as we see them from day to day. A number of those experiences come to mind as I think over … Continue reading
Rain and Berries
May 29 – The phrase “The morning after,” brings various thoughts to those who hear it. Well, I am using it to remind me of the beautiful flowers and clouds and peaceful day that came just before the storm. As … Continue reading
Happy Trails to Us
May 28 – Everybody should have at least one day each week when he can leisurely walk the “pasture trails.” Trouble is, most city folks have never even seen a pasture, and fewer yet those with a kept-mowed trail around … Continue reading
Thoughts for Memorial Day
May 26 – Thinking about Memorial Day, although I still choose to think of it as Decoration Day, the one I knew and appreciated before the name was changed to Memorial Day. First observed on May 30 after the Civil … Continue reading
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Stalking the wild mushroom
May 25 – What a wonderful day, much more quiet than usual this afternoon, as the wind has died down completely. There’s a feeling of nostalgia in the air, and a bit humid—not surprising with all the rain we’ve had. … Continue reading
Then three weeks ago, this happened…
May 22 – If you have been checking out our blog from time to time, you must have seen the wonderfully complimentary article on our 60th wedding anniversary back on May 1st. We have had so many good reports and … Continue reading
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Spring, it’s a growing time
May 21 – When the weather turns warm, with plenty of sunshine, and a special kind of breeze, I just have to go outside! Lots of things to catch my attention in the world of animals and birds and insects, … Continue reading
The Natural Zoo
May 20 – Got a note from our friend Clyde recently after he and Nan had read one of our blog posts. He was pleased to know that we were out far enough from town to “do farm work,” and … Continue reading
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