Caney Mountain Blog – Page 64

Day Two

We drove across Wyoming in mid-January back in 2021. The snow blasted across the road in front of us as we inched slowly across the massive patches of ice. Vehicles were zooming past us. That same day, we counted six semis overturned by the inland hurricane winds ripping across the land. We vowed we wouldContinue reading “Day Two”

Sick Days

I called in today. Why isn’t it possible to schedule a sick day? I knew it was coming. Yesterday, I could feel a sore throat moving in, and the body aches started to impinge on my joints and muscles. The children were sick first. Then it spread to the adults. Why do children have toContinue reading “Sick Days”

The Proper Place

Have you ever heard someone say, “There’s a place for everything, and everything in its place”? There’s a place for that tool. Put it where it’s supposed to go. The shovel doesn’t stay in the yard. Put it up. Don’t leave the ax by the tree. Put it where it’s supposed to go. In theContinue reading “The Proper Place”

Misunderstandings

Sometimes, speaking to children is difficult. Recently, I told a child, “Cool man!” He was doing something I considered extraordinary for a child to do. He said, “No! I’m not cold!” Huh? I laughed as I responded, “Okay, you go, bro!” “No! I’m not going! I’m staying right here!”, he yelled. I meant to beContinue reading “Misunderstandings”

Lighten Up a Little

Don’t sit near a pool and complain about getting splashed. Words to live by. I recently heard someone complaining about going to a pool where children were having a good time. They got splashed by the little tykes. I have so many questions for them. 1. Why did they go to the pool? 2. DidContinue reading “Lighten Up a Little”