He set back his plate, drank his coffee, and sat idle a moment.”
–Ernest Haycox (Head of the Mountain)
Whoopee, Pard, it’s been an eventful week. There for a while I was feared I wasn’t gonna be able to get a Perc out. Yuh know, there’s folks out there depending on that little burst on a Saturday mornin’ along with their coffee. As weak as some make their coffee, my burst of writin’ might be stronger than their brew. What d’ yuh think? Strong enough for yuh, Pard? Ahhh, makes my gizzard smile.
Yep the internet went down. From what I heard someone cut through the cable. There’s quite a bit of construction goin’ on so maybe one of the crews did it. An’ speakin’ of that–Pard, they’re movin’ in on us. We hid out here in the woods, and now someone is buildin’ across the road from us, and a surveyor came by the other day sayin’ that someone is plannin’ on buildin’ next to us. Yuh get out in the woods to get away from folks annoyin’ yuh, to have a bit of solitude, and what happens? They come out to join yuh.
Had cataract surgery last week and this week. Now my eyes are clear again. It takes a little gettin’ used to. I can see clearly now, but up close I need those readin’ glasses. I was thinkin’ of the sayin’–some people can’t see the forest for the trees. Well, I want to tell yuh I can see the trees clearly, but it’s that fine print and writin’ my notes and books that bother me some. I like to look out the window at the forest when I write, but then I have to take my glasses off. On and off, but mind yuh, I’m not complain’ as I can see clearly.
Perhaps that is the way some folks look at the world and God’s Word. They are lookin’ at it through the foggy lens of a spiritual cataract. It might be good if the Holy Surgeon came along and helped clear up their vision. A clear vision is sorely needed in this day of evil and confusion. Why they put someone on the Supreme Court who says they cannot define a woman. Phooey, it doesn’t take much intelligence to tell the difference. It shows to yuh the direction this country is takin’ and those men in the Senate don’t have enough gumption to take a firm stand. Be wary and ready, my friend.
Sure was good to spend some time with yuh this mornin’ an’ to enjoy a good cup of coffee. The Lord willin’ and the creek don’t rise I’ll be here next week, or should I say if the internet doesn’t go on a frenzy. Yuh be takin’ care of yurself, Pard–check that cinch.
Vaya con Dios.