This is one of Granny’s most profound quotes. Proverbs 16:18-19 Pride goes before disaster, and a haughty spirit before a fall. It is better to be humble with the poor, than to share plunder with the proud. I heard Granny say this to us diligently. As you well know by now, it was Granny and Mom who formed my faith, spiritualism, and character. They were my role models of wisdom. All you have to do is turn on any of the award shows from Hollywood, and you’ll see what I mean. There are many who receive…
It was President’s Day 2003. A huge snowstorm blew in and dropped about 6 inches of white fluff. School was already cancelled for the following day. Country kids drive 4 wheel drive trucks etc. Therefore, 10 of my son’s senior friends showed up about 6 pm. Our entire barn lot was transformed into a huge snow-fort. Farmer Thomas took the big loader on the tractor, took all of the snow from the barn lot and scooped it into mountains of snow encircling a campfire. The kids created their own universe with tunnels, slides, snowmen, ice bricks, and…