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Skunks and other Texas observations

Posted on February 13, 2014 by Jerry Johnson

Texas has lots of skunks.  Skunks refers to the members of the mephitidae family of carnivorous mammals, not to Texas good ol’ boys, lawyers, land speculators, livestock rustlers, oil business tycoons, politicians, or preachers.  No, I am referring here to … Continue reading →

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De Bat (Fly in Me Face)

Posted on January 23, 2014 by Jerry Johnson

De bat he rat got wings, all de children know dat, What I want to know from de Lord is how you get de wings on de cat. They say de bat got radar and he can fly through fan, … Continue reading →

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Snowshoes of white ash and rawhide

Posted on January 7, 2014 by Jerry Johnson

After 25 years of use, these traditional snowshoes, made of white ash and laced with rawhide, are still in good shape. This is the Michigan or Huron style snowshoe. Today’s snowshoes are high-tech, made with tubular aluminum frames and thermo-rubber … Continue reading →

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One good dog

Posted on January 1, 2014 by Jerry Johnson

I was twelve years old the first time I ever shot a bird on the wing over a pointing dog, and it was by far the best thing that had ever happened in my life. I still remember standing there … Continue reading →

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Lefever Nitro Special

Posted on December 28, 2013 by Jerry Johnson

Take you a workingman’s lass and polish her bright as brass; Dress her in such finery as she never hoped to see.  But in truth, oh how it hurts, you’ll find ’neath silken skirts, She’s plain Judy O’Grady, not the … Continue reading →

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Red elm

Posted on December 22, 2013 by Jerry Johnson

White elm burns like rotten mold; Flames that sputter low and cold. Red elm burns both hot and bright; A steady fire all through the night. – Clement Seagrave To heat your home with a wood stove, you have to … Continue reading →

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