The Dirt on Nicky
A bit of snow and cold
It was 12° when I first went outside, but I suspected it would stampede toward 20° by noon. Perfect...
The Coffee Table
Born in a manger?
The December holiday season was always a joyous time for me as a child. I loved walking through multiple Christmas tree lots...
ISawArkansas
Ocho and I were in the backyard trying to turn Frog the Dog into a one-hop shortstop by shagging pop flies to her. She...
HavingREELFun
They went to Jared – the one who organized local bass anglers to try their wrists at striper snagging on Beaver Lake last week....
The Nature of Eureka
Mistletoe myths
The Druid ancestors of the British Islands revered European Mistletoe (Viscum album), which is common throughout much of northern Europe. The Druids viewed...
The Dirt on Nicky
Garden with a mind of its own
Because of our recent cold days, I’ve had to wear gloves when I go to the garden which...
ISawArkansas
Isn’t it amazing that we never seem to run short on mistakes, hopes and dreams? With all the thoughts, words, and other clutter that...
The Coffee Table
Labels are sticky
An acquaintance was recently telling me the tale of some historic family troubles, and concluded with, “He was an alcoholic,” as if that...
HavingREELFun
Hope your week went well. As for me, it went well, I got to catch some fish this week, got my fix. Just being...
The Dirt on Nicky
Volunteer virtues
If allowed, I can go on and on about the virtues of letting vegetables spread their own seeds and establish themselves. So, let’s...