Archive for Archive for June, 2009
Henry
In the third grade, under the tutelage of Miss McKinley, Henry and I became lifelong friends. We knew we were friends because we liked a dog, a donkey and a fishing pole. Together we walked along the back roads of yesterday. At times a dog trotted at our heels. Henry talked a lot. He made [...]
Trails of Nostalgia, A Man Along the Road
I had to rush over here from Trailsofnature and say a few words about Mr. George‘s new e-book that will be available shortly – here on orisgeorge.com. A Man At the Side of the Road is a touching, bittersweet story of a stranger who is grappling with the loss of his wife and son. Through [...]
Red the Mule and His boy Oris
It always amazes me, when I do something worthy of being called mischief and a friend calls me, grinning from ear to ear to ask me oh so politely to undo it. I can’t resist. I’ve got to please, that’s my nature. But there’s so much more. The mischief, if you missed it, was worthy [...]
Coyote Moments – Oris is Killing Birds Again
Got an email announcing to the world that Oris hates birds, says I’m having a nightmare if I hear them squawking. Says the sun is shining brightly (he used an -ly word – he’s having a mind glitch) at his house this morning. If the coyotes are out, they’d best be checking on old Oris, [...]
