Author: Larry Whiteley
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FROG SONGS
I love springtime here in the Ozarks. To most people, the sound most associated with springtime is all the bird songs. But my world is also brightened by the love-inspired songs that male peeper frogs make during their breeding season to attract the females of the species. To enjoy them, you need to step…
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ALONE IN THE WILD
It is 5 am on an April morning. I sit at my desk writing an article for my blog about camping. Before I start, I check the news on my smartphone to see what is happening in our world. It was depressing as always. I then go to Facebook. Some things were interesting but…
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Angels Without Wings
I saw a sign the other day that said – And God said, I will send them without wings so no one suspects they are angels. It also had a big paw print on it. Our family and most of you would agree that dogs are angels without wings. They are loyal, protective, and pure-hearted….
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TRACKS IN THE SNOW
In the quietness of the early morning, he sat staring out the window at the first winter snow. He got up and went to the kitchen to pour another cup of coffee. The thermometer out the window showed that the temperature was in the mid-teens again, as it had been for several mornings lately. At…
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THE REST OF THE STORY
Yesterday morning, I was up early like I always am. It was still dark out. Cup of coffee in hand, I go to my office, sit down at my desk, turn on the computer, and start writing a story I have been wanting to do titled – Gotcha Kids. I was busy doing research about…
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DON’T LET THE OLD MAN IN
My wife and I watched Toby Keith: American Icon on TV recently. It was a tribute to the country music star who died of stomach cancer this past February. I have always enjoyed listening to Toby. He was a country boy from Oklahoma that made it big, but he didn’t act like it. He was…
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A CHRISTMAS STORY
It was Christmas Eve morning. I decided to escape the hustle and bustle of Christmas and go crappie fishing. On this cold day, I know I will find my quarry congregated around brush piles and standing timber. When caught in winter’s cold water, they always taste better. I put on my gloves, pull up my…
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THE LAST CHRISTMAS
It was Christmas Eve Day. Christmas trees and decorations were in every room of the old house. Outside too. Torn wrapping paper was everywhere. It had been a good day. The old couple stood at the door, hugging their family as they left. They would all be busy on Christmas Day, so they would not…
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THE EAGLE SEES THE ROUND RAINBOW
Bald eagles, as symbols of America, goes back to 1782 when it was added to the Great Seal of the United States. The eagle was selected because of its great strength, stately looks, long life, and because it is native to North America. An eagle appears on official documents, currency, flags, public buildings, and other…
