Reading: The Help by, Kathryn Stockett
On the Farm: Trimming goat hooves this weekend
Thinking About: A Fresh Start
A Fresh Start
Seems about time for a fresh start around here. I'm a little slow on the uptake and obviously, the New Year kicked in awhile ago, but I figure better late than never.
I've got an exciting new project going on—a novel in verse and will be posting a new poem once a week (but don't hold me to that since the NOVEL always comes first). I won't be sharing poems from the book itself but both new and old ones on other subjects.
I'll also be sharing some more rural living gems, thoughts on craft, and links to other blogs that are insightful and informative.
We'll kick off this fresh start with: A Rural Gem
Donkey Basketball!
I hear this is a rural thing and city folk have no idea what all it entails. Ours was sponsored by the FFA (Future Farmers of America) and there were several games where local teachers, fire fighters, FFA Alumni, and current FFA teens, battled out a game of basketball, on a full sized indoor court, while riding donkeys.
We were very proud of our school principal for staying on her donkey the whole time (despite the look of terror on her face).
My kids new favorite song, blasted until my ears nearly popped, is called International Harvester (thanks FFA!). You, too, should go ahead and enjoy this song . . . and remember to be patient as you're waiting behind those tractors!
Donkey basketball - now that's a new one! I love fresh starts - congrats on your new novel idea. Can't wait to hear more!
Hey Kiki - Thanks for stopping by. I look forward to hearing more about your upcoming book and Steam Punk novel!
Donkey basketball cracks me up.
I like the sound of a new start!
Hey! Nice to hear from you! And pretty new blog picture. Donkey basketball sounds messy, novel in verse sounds lovely!
Donkey basketball was not messy at all! Go figure. They sold treats for the kids, had face painting and a bouncy house, raised tons of money for the FFA.
And I can't remember the last time I laughed so hard . . . I nearly fell out of my seat. They were all taking it SO seriously! And believe me - trying to either stay on or drag a donkey along beside you is no easy task.
Hi Elise! Welcome back. Your new project sounds interesting and challenging - a great combo!!
I remember when I was a kid growing up in Delaware, Future Farmers of America was huge in school.
I remember thumbing my nose at the kids who took the classes, thinking I was cool and above it all. Farmers? Yeah, right.
Wasn't until years later I realized just how stupid I was and how important farming and agriculture are.
Now donkey basketball, have yet to see that!