This morning I made up my mind to take a walk. I should do that all the time but I think it’s a habit and I’m not great at it. Anyway, I was going to walk the fields and take the dogs but they were in the barn and so was the bull. So I … [Read more…]
Mr. Jeff Vanderbeck, Publisher Appalachian Newspapers, Inc. 129 Caroline Avenue Pikeville, Kentucky 41502 Dear Sir: I’ve seen quite a few comments about an article you wrote concerning “Fancy Farm” and although I opted not to spar with a reporter who had no idea what he was talking about, I was compelled by many members of … [Read more…]
There’s a transition going on in my household this week. My youngest child is getting ready to begin the next chapter in his life: post-secondary education. I can’t wait for him to become the person he is supposed to be. This child has been a joy to me and his father. He has also been … [Read more…]
I was not born in Fancy Farm but I got here as soon as I could. Fr. Darrell said this years ago on a day just like any other day in Fancy Farm. I have often thought the same thing. I first came to the farm when I was 19. I started coming back every … [Read more…]
Bridges have been on my mind today. I don’t know why. Or maybe I’m not supposed to know why. But I have been thinking about bridges a lot today. Last week I graduated from the Delta Leadership Institute. I am now a Delta Innovator (I think that’s what’s on my certificate). This institute is sponsored … [Read more…]