Walnut Days then and now
When I was a kid, I looked forward to Walnut Days. It's hard to describe but there was just a different feel in the air in Walnut that weekend. You probably know what I mean. There were the sounds. Chainsaw carvers. Helicopter rides. Golf carts and Four-wheelers driving through town. People letting off their own fireworks at all hours of the day and then Kendall blasting his test fireworks every few hours on Sunday afternoon. I looked forward to all the events. Sitting on the
Final plans being made for Walnut Days
There is nothing like the panicked feeling of opening your computer to begin a document, and you get all of these alien messages that mean nothing but bad news. Its 5:30 in the morning, and I have not even had my first cup of coffee yet and this is what I get? I have no idea as to what alert message to respond to. What is truth, what is something out there just waiting for you to push that key to eternal spam Hell??? That’s how my morning has started. So, I did whatever any g
Take a walk around Walnut
One of the best things of Spring and Summer weather, are the walks. Early morning, or during the day, it is total enjoyment to lace up the Keens and get outside. Most mornings I will circle the house and give everyone a drink or pull a weed or two. There are always adjustments to do to a pot, or just survey the area. My neighbor Tom does a great job with his yard, and keeps me challenged to keep the mower going to have my yard look as good. So then, you are off on the adventu
