Category Archives: Animals

The St. Louis Cousins’ last ride

Posted on June 28, 2016 by Carrie

It was always an exciting time for my sisters and me when our St. Louis Cousins came to visit. For though we were the country mice to their city mice, they were savage in a way we admired but could … Continue reading →

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Flight of the grudge mule

Posted on June 13, 2016 by Carrie

Our mother had purchased the mule as a sort of fuck-you to our father. She and our next-door neighbor, Cindy, liked to go to the sale barn every Monday night to get away from kids and husbands for a few … Continue reading →

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An email from my mother

Posted on August 14, 2012 by Carrie

The goats didn’t jump the fence or crawl through today — maybe they have decided the grass is not green anywhere any more.

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The origin of species

Posted on July 8, 2012 by Carrie

Every family has its own mythology. Sometimes these stories are a way to restore order to the world when there’s evidence of things that aren’t quite right. Sometimes these stories are a way to inspire obedience. Sometimes these stories are … Continue reading →

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Housing project

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Carrie

My stepfather, George, left a pair of New Balance walking shoes out on the shelf on the front porch. A house wren caught sight of the sneaks and decided they would make a good home.

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Animal husbandry

Posted on May 23, 2012 by Carrie

Many years ago, we had a pair of male geese, Ace and Gary, who only had eyes for each other. My mom later got a female in hopes of getting some goslings, but they chased her away. I guess we … Continue reading →

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Survival of the fittest

Posted on April 24, 2012 by Carrie

A story published in the Prospect-News recounts the adventures of brave Leroy Reddin, who killed a 63 inch timber rattlesnake during a hunting trip March 31. According to the P-N, the snake measured 10 inches in circumference and had 12 … Continue reading →

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A post from my mother

Posted on April 22, 2012 by Carrie

Dear Farm Dogs: I appreciate you slaying the armadillo. You did an awesome job digging up the drain where he must have been hiding. Next time, please take the carcass away from the pump house and put the dirt and … Continue reading →

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Easter

Posted on April 8, 2012 by Carrie

Easter was always a stressful time for kids on the farm. Imagine, if you will, lying in bed on Easter eve wondering whether the Easter bunny will make it safely to your house. Your immediate concern isn’t that he will … Continue reading →

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A dispatch from the homeland

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Carrie
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