John Peter Gabriel Muhlenberg
There is a church in Harrisonburg, With the funny name of Muhlenberg, Who was the man that bore this name? Why does he hold such lasting fame? Twas a man of the cloth, who led a flock,
A Glance At Jesus’ Family Tree
Several years ago I got hooked on genealogy after borrowing my parents’ ancestry book, The Descendants of Jacob Gochenour. Since then I have been fascinated to discover roots and connections all over the county and the world. When Nancy and I visited Europe last year, one of the highlights was…
Froggy Bottom
Echoing deeply through the heavy fog, A chorus of croakers in the bowery bog. There’s something about those slimy frogs Croaking on those grimy logs, That takes me back to boyhood days,
Exhausted
This closing day is bittersweet, I hate to quit but, man, I’m beat. Up each morning at half past four,
Blacky
Have you ever seen anything so very fair As a gorgeous and great big ole black bear? With their shiny coats and hairy paws,
Christ or Christmas?
With the turning of this final page of the calendar, we usher in the red and the green. Welcome to the month of Christmas! This holiday is the premier celebration of the entire year for most Americans and a tremendous boon for retail businesses as well. What is it about…
Where Are The Other Nine?
Thanksgiving is one of my favorite holidays for many reasons. For one, it is a day on which most individuals and businesses still pause to rest, although that is sadly changing very quickly. This day is also special to me because of the opportunity to spend time with my family…
A Chain Saw Doesn’t Always Help
Forty years ago this week, my father’s taxidermy shop was a busy place. Successful hunters were dropping off their trophies and unsuccessful ones were stopping by to rubberneck at what they were hunting for while trading deer tales. During deer season, the shop was usually open until 9 and sometimes…
The Buck’s Demise
The Buck’s Demise What makes all bucks act so insane, Inflicting and enduring pain? What makes them skip their hunger urge, And cause their blood and musk to surge?
Parable of the Powder
Firearms season for deer is finally here! While it’s not yet regular rifle season, muzzleloading weapons can be used through next Friday. I’ve already been out a few times but haven’t seen anything to shoot at except some raccoons and a turkey, all of which I passed up. But sitting…