Can You?

Can you hear the ring of wind chimes in the gently blowing wind? Can you see Grandpa’s truck as it starts to round the bend? Can you taste the sugar cookies that Grandma Great was making? Can you smell the homemade bread that she’d just finished baking? Can you sense the golden sunshine softly restingContinue reading “Can You?”

A Country Life

A little boy with his hat on sideways Is making the most of these summer days With dirty, muddy, used-to-be blue jeans This is what living a country life means. Picking out seeds in the Tractor Supply Talking non-stop and asking dad “Why?” They are planting a big crop of green beans This is whatContinue reading “A Country Life”

If I Could

If I could, I’d go back again And be a better dad to them I’d be consistent every week And start dancing cheek to cheek With their beautiful mother And tell her how no other Could take her place in my life And I’m so glad that she’s my wife. And when she hollers ‘comeContinue reading “If I Could”

Southern Raised

Southern raised is a local band from our area of the country. They are based out of Branson, MO.I want to keep this brief, so I’ll link their website here.I’ll also include a YouTube video below so you can hear them.They are exceptional. Their talent is beyond comprehension.If you aren’t already, please buy their albums,Continue reading “Southern Raised”

Bluegrass State of Mind

Dear Lord have mercy, I love bluegrass music.It’s been an acquired musical taste for me though. It didn’t come easy, sad to say. When I was a little tyke, my dad blared the bluegrass nasal noise through the speakers with zero regard to anyone else’s feelings.Why didn’t I go outside or my room to getContinue reading “Bluegrass State of Mind”