The Deer, Deer, Deer!

Tonight, we stopped by the local rapid sustenance dispenser to acquire some delectable fodder. After thirty minutes of not moving, we decided to exit the line. The boys needed to be in bed. They didn’t take a nap today. After hearing Son #2 say, “Drive, Dada!” for the eleven hundredth time, and after explaining justContinue reading “The Deer, Deer, Deer!”

The Leaving

For the life of me, I’ll never understand picking leaves up off the lawn. I’ve always enjoyed walking through a yard full of leaves. It makes it feel more like fall. It also reminds me of hunting. But if you don’t like the look of fall covering your yard, mow them and leave them onContinue reading “The Leaving”

The Farmwork

Beatrice walked across the backyard toward the gate leading to their pasture. The stock of the rifle bounced against her side. She had learned that whenever something seemed out of place, it was best not to take chances. The movement in the brush along the fencerow wasn’t normal. It warranted being checked on — withContinue reading “The Farmwork”

The Memories of Autumn

I remember the joys of autumn I experienced as a child. One particular memory I have is my Grandma Driscoll taking me around town to experience the glories of Fall displayed on the trees around town. We would ride in that gray Oldsmobile Cutlass with the burgundy interior and ooh and awe at the brightContinue reading “The Memories of Autumn”

The Seasons

I don’t know who needs to know this, but it isn’t autumn yet. Sure, the air is changing, and the crisp tinge of Fall is an undertone, especially in the early morning hours, but it isn’t Fall yet. Fall doesn’t begin until September 23, 2023. Before you get too out of control, let’s just putContinue reading “The Seasons”