Should I or Shouldn't I?

The Final Chapter

What a Quarter Horse Taught Me

Preparing to Say Goodbye
It's almost time to say goodbye to Red Pine Mountain for the winter.  Mountain Man is already on his way home from the Ozarks anxious to get all of us on the road before weather becomes an issue.  We might be here for another week as we prepare the farm for our absence and Mountain Man finishes a few chores.  The countdown has begun.In the Ozarks, Mountain Man was busy preparing the pasture for Khrysta and cleaning out the old barn which hasn't been occupied in years.  Every night, he'd tell me about the 70 degree weather and I'd tell him about the beautiful frosts here. I've been busy trying to get organized to leave but my biggest concern h

Mountain Man Mondays; Gone Before Dawn
Life is never dull here on Red Pine Mountain.  Just when I was sure we'd be here for the winter and even bought a new pair of snow boots, Mountain Man returned from the Ozarks and expressed his desire to spend the winter there.  Maybe it had something to do with the balmy weather where he worked in shirt sleeves all week.  Whatever the reason, we're going.  I could have said no but I didn't.  It's too important to him.Mountain Man was busy last week working away from the farm.  As soon as that job was over, he started loading the trailer with the heavy equipment he'll need in the Ozarks this winter.  Once the trailer was loaded, he refilled the

The End of Autumn
Sandwiched between the riotous color of fall and the pristine beauty of snow covered fields lies the end of Autumn.  Day after day of unrelenting gray marks the Northeast Kingdom.  We watch the weather this time of year, we note the freezing days and complain about colder weather on the way.  We complain about the warmer days as well knowing that they will soon end.  It's an unsettled time of year as we wait for the o

An Interview With One Of My Readers; The Legend of Luke Sidewalker
A few months ago, I was performing yet another search on how to make money blogging.  My discovery this time:  "The Legend of Luke Sidewalker."    I read the tag line, "The Quintessential Get Rich Slow Scheme" and I was immediately intrigued.  I started with one post and ended up reading the entire blog.  Now, I didn't learn how to make lots of money quickly but what I did discover was a gem of a blog.  In a span of a few short words, Mr. Sidewalker writes with such insight and wit as to leave us wanting more.  Whether he's writing about his experiences with banking or enumerating his tally of savings for the month, he is one of the most entertai

Live Your Dreams
Have you ever been in love?  Do you remember those first days when everything about your beloved was exciting and each day was an adventure?  Did your heart beat faster when you were together?  Did every little discovery you made about each other just make you more enraptured?  Did the time drag until you could be together again? That's what has happened to me. With Mountain Man away and long days to myself, I've fallen in love.  The object of my affection?  A formerly cranky Morgan mare named Khrysta.  With the help of one small device that delivers a click, we have turned around our relationship.  I started with little hope t