Exhausted
This closing day is bittersweet, I hate to quit but, man, I’m beat. Up each morning at half past four,
Blacky
Have you ever seen anything so very fair As a gorgeous and great big ole black bear? With their shiny coats and hairy paws,
Christ or Christmas?
With the turning of this final page of the calendar, we usher in the red and the green. Welcome to the month of Christmas! This holiday is the premier celebration of the entire year for most Americans and a tremendous boon for retail businesses as well. What is it about…
Where Are The Other Nine?
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays for many reasons. For one, it is a day on which most individuals and businesses still pause to rest, although that is sadly changing very quickly. This day is also special to me because of the opportunity to spend time with my family…
A Chain Saw Doesn’t Always Help
Forty years ago this week, my father’s taxidermy shop was a busy place. Successful hunters were dropping off their trophies and unsuccessful ones were stopping by to rubberneck at what they were hunting for while trading deer tales. During deer season, the shop was usually open until 9 and sometimes…
The Buck’s Demise
The Buck’s Demise What makes all bucks act so insane, Inflicting and enduring pain? What makes them skip their hunger urge, And cause their blood and musk to surge?
Parable of the Powder
Firearms season for deer is finally here! While it’s not yet regular rifle season, muzzleloading weapons can be used through next Friday. I’ve already been out a few times but haven’t seen anything to shoot at except some raccoons and a turkey, all of which I passed up. But sitting…
Compromise
Compromise What turns dark red to lighter pink? And causes perfume to start to stink? What changes sweet to musty sour, And leads brave men to cringe and cower?
Remember The Persecuted
Sunday, November 1, is a very special holiday that deserves recognition by all believers. Not only is this All Saints Day when the church has historically recognized the contributions of past members and leaders, but this year it coincides with the Day of Prayer for the Persecuted Church. The first…
It Will Come Out!
Of one great truth there is no doubt, It governs me and you, Be sure your sins will find you out, They always surely do! Though you may try to prove this wrong,