Another tree stand
My current home was built by an avid deer hunter. Others have hunted here through the years as well, and left behind their deer stands. We’ve found eight so far in various states of repair. My youngest daughter and I...
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A closer look
Posted by admin | Jan 15, 2006 | Perspectives |
My daughter prefers to climb the north side of the tree, using the entwined cedar and oak branches. I’m partial to the south side of the tree. If I’m wearing gloves to protect my hands, I can grab onto a thick limb...
Read MoreThe view
Posted by admin | Jan 15, 2006 | Perspectives |
Looking northeast from the tree stand, across the neighbor’s fields to the county road...
Read MoreTeenage chickens
Posted by admin | Dec 16, 2005 | Birds and Beasts |
Anyone who’s kept chickens knows there’s a hierarchy in the henhouse. It’s where the term ‘pecking order’ likely originated. These five young Wyandotte pullets are at the bottom of the pecking...
Read MoreThe evidence
Posted by admin | Dec 6, 2005 | Birds and Beasts |
After studying the clues, I’ve determined that the poor, innocent puppy was lured onto the treacherous, snow dusted swimming pool ice by Callie, the conniving calico cat. The cat exited through the railing on the far side...
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