Did he do that?

I read how my sister watches her young son just to see him smile and I smile knowingly.It's something I've done a hundred times. In fact, I set my alarm to get up early just so I could watch him work and make sure he was ok. He decided to give plasma, move 3 hours away, and work2 jobs all in the space of 20 hours. His bosses told me what a great job he was doing and I just nodded. I don't like seeing my baby boy push himself that hard, but he has goals and dreams and I don't think he 'd stop if I asked him too. But what kind of mom would stand in the way of her kids' dreams? It hurts to let go and watch him do the things that he thinks he must. Did I really raise someone so hard headed, so determined, and with such a one tracked mind? I think I'll try catching him asleep so I can see him smile. That's if he sits still long enough to fall asleep.

Songs you don't want to hear on Sunday

Mother's Day is Sunday and the radio station will always play an old, old song called "Roses for MaMa". It's about a child that has lost a mother. The damn song ruins my mascara every year. Now Allan Jackson has added to my misery with "Sissy's Song". Give it a listen. Go ahead. Just don't blame me if you aren't wearing waterproof makeup.

Thanks Dwight

Sorry I didn't have a camera with me this weekend, but a picture wouldn't have caught the breeze blowing or the smell of the horses. It wouldn't have captured my complete joy of riding until my arse got sore either. I learned so much-I, me, I steered the horse out of the trees. I didn't fall off or lose my balance when she stumbled. I hung on when she got spooked. I fixed her bridle. I had a lot fun, and like so many times when you learn something-you make mistakes -and I did but no one yelled, no one got pissed, and it didn't ruin the entire day. It's nice to just laugh and enjoy life.

Bauxite's Sweethearts

A mom just can't help be proud-look how pretty she is. And the young man ain't too bad on the eyes either. It sounded like they had a good time, and I hope so. I'm not so old that I don't remember the fun.

The girls meet

I introduced Pepper (on the Left) a few days ago. In this picture, Pepper is introducing herself to Daisy. Both mares are very happy to have some company to roam the pasture.

Sights on the Buffalo River

It always feels like someone is watching you.

Does anybody know the name of these beauties?

Canoeing the Buffalo River

The River finally cooperated enough for a small float-We floated from Hasty to Carver. The weather was warm-Paul even thought it was warm enough to go shirtless.