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See the latest Caddo Kuntree, by Larry Haddad |
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Lakehills Library LeaningsThe Lakehills Area Library has unlocked the doors and allows patrons to enter from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Masks are required, as is social distancing, and no seating is available.
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Book some time at the Bandera LibraryWhile the library will continue to be by appointment only, we are extending our weekday hours from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. This will give folks a little extra opportunity to browse the books, get a copy or fax done or use one of the public access computers. Call to make your appointment. Masks are required while in the building.
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Growing Up In BanderaLooking way back in my early memories of our way of life around these parts I don't recall seeing a lot of dogs that lived in the house with the rest of the family which is a pretty common thing today. Same with cats. Of course there were a few exceptions and if I concentrate real hard I can even recollect witnessing some chickens who had access to the living area in a house.
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Cruisin’ the East End
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The Buzzard's Roost, by Juan Mogeaux
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The View From Dry Creek HillThis has been a very good year for squirrels. We always have a few, but it’s a squirrel circus out there right now. I’m guessing that squirrels weren’t too successful at social distancing this spring. While we have been feeling offended and fighting about rules, regulations and restrictions the furry, feathered world seems to have been going about its business with even more success than usual. I can’t help but wonder if there’s a lesson somewhere in there.
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Frontier TalesHill Country settlers took advantage of the valleys nestled between the rocky hills to stake out their homesteads. Every member of the family worked from sunrise to sunset. Women worked even longer since there were mending and sewing to be done after supper. While the men hunted, plowed and managed the livestock, the women did the cooking, tended to the garden, milked the cows, took care of the chickens and the children, all at the same time. Mothers were also the doctor and nurse to the family. If there was a baby to take care of, mothers often nursed or rocked the baby’s cradle while doing other work. This is probably where the phrase “a women’s work is never done” came about.
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Corona CrazyFor the last four years, I’ve been living a double life and sleeping around. Seriously. I’ve been spending my time at both the East Wing and the West Wing which is how I refer to my house and The Last Husband’s ranch. Sounds pretty fancy doesn’t it?
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Effectively ElenaWhile I was out walking this morning it came to me suddenly that if I could find a way to perpetually walk from East to West, I could increase productivity because I’d be striding against the earth’s rotation. In other words, I could make the laws of physics work in my favor; the sheer mass of the world moving under my feet will heighten my productivity.
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