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Big Mouth
December 1998 Gemmy Industries invented Big Mouth Billy Bass the animatronic singing fish. He belted out “Take me to the River” in grand fashion. By the early 2000’s, Billy had us rolling in Wal-Mart aisles every where with laughter. I have an indoor dog, Chico. He is house broken which means many, many walks. IContinue reading “Big Mouth”
Lazy Saturday
Hanging out with fam-ends. Basketball on the t.v. Lazy Saturday. Pop in my glass. Snacks on the bar. Lazy Saturday. Cold outside. Ham’s baked. Lazy Saturday. Dogs asleep in their beds. Tie game. Lazy Saturday. Scalloped potatoes in the oven. Wait! We’re ahead. Lazy Saturday. Need more days like this. Relaxing. Lazy Saturday. Let’s celebrate.Continue reading “Lazy Saturday”
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90, 30
Fall is an amazing time. The world is slowing from its summer grind. Leaves are changing color. We are driven inside. The heat from the sun is duller. I have this memory. Is it true? There used to be a transition between seasons. Who knew? Saturday, it rained. But was 85 in the shade. MondayContinue reading “90, 30”
The Legend of Dan Gut
The Legend of Dan Gut My dad and I went to the family cemetery one Saturday afternoon to look around and just remember. Dad was always talking about the good ole days. About the way things used to be. He told me stories about walking from Elkcorn to Hyden and back. Hoeing in the gardenContinue reading “The Legend of Dan Gut”
Temporary Freedom
Over the summer of 2020, while we had been advised against traveling or having social-gatherings; I put my summer to good use. I had some pretty new cabinets put in my house. Well, used but new to me. We had a social distance paint party to get them ready. I have amazing friends. It wasContinue reading “Temporary Freedom”
Fall in KY
Flying Objects
I have taken on a odd job. Or in today’s terms; a side hustle. It started with cleaning windows for a friend of mine. Now, I’m painting his deck. This deck is massive. It’s at least 60 feet long and at its highest point maybe 12 feet high. Even though it’s tiring work; place theContinue reading “Flying Objects”
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