Old Ones Dream

Our Two Rivers

Queen Esther “Rae” Franklin 1932 - 2016 Photo courtesy of her family Our Two Rivers Queen Esther became a member of our new small family 50 years ago in the late 1960s – Tanne and the children and I called her Rae. Rae quickly became our friend. It was a... Read more →

Burns, Oregon: Sanctuary for Paranoia, and Ignorance

Solitude, Industry and Lonely Work Those who work and take care of animals (cattle, horses and sheep) on family owned ranches in the Western United States often do so outdoors alone and many miles from home in the worst weather. This environment cultivates introspection and individualism. These owner operators and... Read more →

Out Beyond Senator Sanders and Senator Cruz . . . and The Donald

Out Beyond Senator Sanders and Senator Cruz . . . Each of us is free to choose our friends but not our siblings, as my brothers and sisters are quick to remind me. My middle brother is a Conservative Republican who defends his choice for President saying that his only... Read more →

BIG BEND BREWERS MAKE “LIVING PRODUCT” WITH LOVE, By Marlys Hersey

It is rare that I have the opportunity to read such a well written article about a process I know that produces a product I love, in a geographic region that I love. The Big Bend Gazette and Marlys Hersey and the Big Bend No. 22 Porter are the real... Read more →

Longmire and Henry Standing Bear: Best Friends Back on Netflix

Ten new episodes of “Longmire” were released by Netflix today. All four seasons can now be seen on Netflix. A&E had canceled the Western drama after three seasons because, although popular, it didn’t attract the desired demographic - whatever that is. The series is based on the novels of best-selling... Read more →

Are GMOs Safe? We Do Not Know

Scientific American, in the August 2015 issue, noted the 70th anniversary of the United States dropping atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The magazine further noted: “The scale of the devastation sparked an enduring debate over whether the use of such weapons is ever justifiable and... Read more →

Carmen's Lunch Bar Spanish Lump Crab Cazuela: The Best I Ever Had

It was the first Wednesday in April this year and we walked barefoot on the beach at Fort Pickens and watched the Blue Angels practice. Stoked on adrenaline and Vitamin D. we found lunch back in Oldtown Pensacola at Carmen’s Lunch Bar. Check the web site and read Mari Carmen... Read more →

The Best Laid Plans ... by Robert Dennis

Brought Back Memories This blog post by Robert Dennis reminded me a lot of a lot of things about the early part of our lives. It is certainly descriptive of how a "good hand" can take a two man job and do it alone. It reminded me of how I... Read more →

Desert Wildflowers: Big Bend, Texas: April 2015

Northern Chihuahua Desert Wildflowers — April 2015 Because of extra rain and snow received in the Northern Chihuahua Desert during the winter, the desert wildflower climax this spring is said by some to be a 100 year event. Judging by photos on other sites, we may have been there a... Read more →

Brevard Farmers Market: Opening Day and Earth Day Celebration

Transylvania Farmers Market - Fresh and Local Last week we “slid in safe” to Brevard from our South By Southwest circle tour, and in time for opening day of the Farmers Market. Food Trucks The day started damp and gray but improved to sunshine by mid morning. The crowd came... Read more →