Tag Archives: culture

Life in a country ditch

Posted on June 20, 2012 by bdale56

“Some things are worth repeating.” That seems to be the message I get from the country ditch that seperates my home from the gravel road. Our home was built in the 1930’s. The square footage is aproximately 900 square feet. … Continue reading →

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Five Thoughts

Posted on January 9, 2012 by bdale56

These days I am getting older and crankier. It’s a new year; I will probably still get crankier. Sorry! I am trying not to be that way so I came up with a list of 5 things to share. #1. Work. … Continue reading →

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In times gone by, people lived without phones, cars, electricity, or any of the ammenities so many think are essential to life. It seems these days that people want the newest thing. They check their phones on work breaks ignoring … Continue reading →

Posted on January 8, 2012 by bdale56 | 8 Comments

Big Medicine

Posted on September 26, 2011 by bdale56

It is predicted to be one of the most colorful autumns in our area for the last 10 years. This is due to a cool, wet spring and hot, dry summer. The colors are predicted to peak within a week. … Continue reading →

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Home and Garden Magazines, Oprah, and a Full Moon

Posted on May 18, 2011 by bdale56

At the factory today I saw an Oprah magazine that someone had left on break.  I didn’t look at it at first, but since everyone left, I thought, “Ok,I’ll look.” The first thing I noticed was the ads. All fancy … Continue reading →

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Writing With Horsepower

Posted on May 16, 2011 by bdale56

Last week, my neighbor brought his yearling Belgian colt to our property, so the colt could get some green grass and kick up his heels. This weekend he did the same, but he also brought his two older Belgians over. … Continue reading →

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What the World Needs Now

Posted on May 5, 2011 by bdale56

Anyone who is under 50 will probably not remember the hit song by Dionne Warwick, “What the world needs now is love, sweet love…” I do not need to see a photo of Osama bin Laden’s dead body. I do … Continue reading →

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Something to Die For

Posted on April 26, 2011 by bdale56

I got home from work after working the 3-11 shift again at work. Turned on the movie channel and came to one I hadn’t seen, “Gettysburg.” I thought maybe I would learn something, after all I do like historical movies. … Continue reading →

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Country Club Home

Posted on April 17, 2011 by bdale56

Have you ever looked at homes lining exclusive golf courses? Everything is manicured, lush and green, and of course, very expensive. I couldn’t imagine living in a place like that even if I could. I do have a designer dog, … Continue reading →

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If a Tree Falls in the Forest…

Posted on April 11, 2011 by bdale56

And no one is there, does it make a sound? This question seems odd to me. What is meant by no one? No birds, squirrels, deer, coyote, or insects? What is meant by no one? Of course it makes a … Continue reading →

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