Good Grief

Good Grief

You’re A Loser Charlie Brown Good grief! That is a well-known expression in the life of Charlie Brown. This famous age-old cartoon character from the peanuts series cannot catch a break. In fact, you could call him a stereotypical American loser. Whenever he...
Grass Greener on the Other Side

Grass Greener on the Other Side

Is the Grass Really Greener? Is grass really greener on the other side? It seems I get a cow that thinks so once in a while as she leans on the fence. Then oh how happy she seems when a wire breaks and the old girl gets out on the other side where she is convinced the...
Stuck in the Muck

Stuck in the Muck

Muck and Mire Have you ever been “stuck in the muck?” Muck seems to be readily available on the farm, and a rainy spell is not necessarily the culprit. This reminds me of an episode years ago when I was trailing a bull home that was causing trouble by getting out of...
Once Upon A Time

Once Upon A Time

Long Ago Once upon a time…. What do you think of when you hear this phrase? Are you drawn into an adventure land mindset ready to experience unexplained wonders? Children’s books often start with this expression because it makes you excited or intrigued to hear more....
Post Turtle

Post Turtle

Am I a Post Turtle? Have you ever heard of a Post Turtle? The story goes… if you are walking along a fence and spot a turtle sitting on top of a post, that is a post turtle. There are different humorous directions on how that might have transpired, but in every...
The Tail Wagging The Dog

The Tail Wagging The Dog

Only a Happy Dog lets her Tail do the Wagging The tail wagging the dog. This expression reminds me of our family pet not long ago. Exuberant jubilee was a good way to describe our Lab who elevated “happy” to a new level. I know most all Labradors are extremely...