Author Archives: Letty

Thorns may hurt you, men desert you, sunlight turn to fog; but you’re never friendless ever, if you have a dog. —Douglas Mallock Curtis and I have three dogs.  They are my children.  I’m “oh she’s ‘one of thooooose people’ … Continue reading →

“If you saw a heat wave, would you wave back?” — Steven Wright         The beautiful thing about a hot dry summer is a bumper tomato crop.  I have my fingers crossed that I get to these … Continue reading →

“…if the grasses don’t run dry and the newborn calves they don’t die,  another year from Mary will have flown…”    –Lyle Lovett Every time I hear this song it speaks to me of the hardships of farming. This is … Continue reading →

A fool with a plan can beat a genius with no plan   T. Boone Pickens  and, my father! My father speaks this saying often, so, I thought it being father’s day weekend…. I live it.  I am a planner. I love … Continue reading →

The way I see it, if you want the rainbow, you gotta put up with the rain. Dolly Parton We did have some rain Sunday.  Not enough, but still greatly appreciated!   This rainbow made me smile. Farm News: Back … Continue reading →

Patriotism is supporting your country all the time, and your government when it deserves it. Mark Twain Curtis and I generally aren’t aware of holidays etc.  We totally forgot our anniversary one year.  We don’t give gifts per say, and … Continue reading →

Cursing is invoking the assistance of a spirit to help you inflict suffering. Swearing on the other hand, is invoking, only the witness of a spirit to an statement you wish to make. John Ruskin Madge:  Meet Madge.  Madge likes … Continue reading →

It’s difficult to think anything but pleasant thoughts while eating a homegrown tomato. Lewis Grizzard Yep folks, that’s right, this is the last week.  We are finishing up early so Curtis and I can work on our new property – … Continue reading →