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Comment on Civil War Facts and Fascination by Jim Mentzer

Jim Mentzer — Sun, 20 May 2012 21:49:34 +0000

The youngest Medal of Honor recipient in U.S. military history was a Civil War soldier, John Cook, bugler, Battery B, 4th U.S. Light Artillery. He was fourteen years old, and received it for his actions on the bloodiest day in U.S. history, September 17, 1862, the Battle of Antietam. As the battery bugler, he was riding beside his captain to sound the bugle signals, when the captain was seriously wounded and his horse was killed. Cook helped the captain to reach another soldier who could take him to an aid station. He then rode to find the lieutenant who was second in command to tell him to take over the battery, then rode to the gun positions to inform the gunners. At one position, he found that all of the members of the gun crew had been killed or wounded. He proceeded to single-handedly load and fire the gun for the remainder of the engagement, keeping it from being captured. For this action, he received the Medal of Honor. Jim

Thanks Jim, that was very interesting. He was a brave young man. Mary

Comment on ” What’s a squirrel to do? NUTS!” by Jim Mentzer

Jim Mentzer — Fri, 18 May 2012 20:41:45 +0000

I gave the recipe to Judy, and she is going to try it. She has had a problem with squirrels digging up some of her plants, especially the bulbs. I will let you know how it works. The problem of loss of potency due to the elements could probably be solved by applying it frequently. Stan’s solution of hunting them isn’t practical, or legal, in the city. Dad always wanted to take a shotgun and go after the crows in the neighborhood. As a former farm boy, he was a dedicated enemy of crows.

I enjoy watching the squirrels running around in the trees on the hillside between 76th Street and Abernathy. Squirrels are only one of the critters that live up on the bank, although they are the most common ones. We also have a fair number of possums, and have sometimes seen a raccoon. One year, we even had an iguana. It must have been somebody’s pet that they turned loose or it wandered away. I have also, years ago, seen a great horned owl in the evening. He would keep the squirrel population under control. Jim

Tell Judy good luck with the recipe, hope it works. As annoying as they are, Squirrels are cute little rodents. There have been as many as 4 at a time scampering around my backyard. Ralphie would run at them as fast as he could but they were faster and up the Jacaranda tree they would go, sit on a branch and thumb their noses at him. Now that his health is not so good he just pretends not to see them.

Comment on Prayer Requests by Mary Taylor

Mary Taylor — Thu, 17 May 2012 05:09:55 +0000

Please remember Robin, who’s mother recently passed away. She and husband Craig have had 4 friends to also pass within a short time. It is difficult to process all the loss they are experiencing. They need your prayers.

Comment on ” What’s a squirrel to do? NUTS!” by stan

stan — Thu, 17 May 2012 03:13:24 +0000

I too have had many a good bird feeder destroyed by the squirrels. I did have one that kept them at bay fairly well but they finally figured it out by chewing the spring end long enough it would break and the buffet was on. I tried a live trap one year and I caught 48 in one week but that got old as I would take them to JB Park and free them not sure but I think they may have beat me back home. The good thing about squirrels is they taste good and I really enjoy hunting them. My Mom sure didn’t like to cook them in fact she didn’t like to cook any wild meat or fish but she would some times just to please Dad and I. I have tried several recipes similar to the one in your blog and they do work for awhile however they must lose their power quickly out in the elements. The only recipe that works is the one with squirrel as an ingredient. Stan

Okay, you made me laugh!

Comment on I give up . . . how about you? by Stan

Stan — Wed, 16 May 2012 14:42:52 +0000

Goodness Mary that number six is a hard one to give up. I wouldn’t have any thing to do. Stan

Now Stan, are you complaining about giving up complaining? ;D

Comment on Don Nibert: August 5, 1952 – May 7, 2012 by Terry Habeger

Terry Habeger — Tue, 15 May 2012 17:16:48 +0000

Don was an art fair buddy of mine. I am a clay person too. We shared motel rooms a couple of times and hiked together in Florida when we were both staying at the same
state park between shows. I always enjoyed his company and we would chat whenever we were in the same show. I’m sorry I never heard him perform on the guitar or mandolin.
I enjoyed his intelligence and off-beat approach to things. I will miss him and still find it
hard to believe he is not with us any more. He did beautiful work and it was obvious he
cared about it deeply. I considered him a friend. Terry Habeger

Thank you so much for writing, Terry. Our hearts are broken over Don’s passing, but we have many wonderful memories of him. We appreciate so much hearing from his friends. Please tell them of this website, because I have been sharing about Don ever since I started it. I was in awe of his gifts. It is not enough to have the talent, it takes a tremendous amount of dedication and determination to make it in any creative field. You know that better than I do, being a ‘clay person’ yourself. I put on a couple of pictures Don took in FLA near where he stayed overnight. You may have stayed at the same place. If you want to share anything else, please take down my address mtaylor56@ca.rr.com Thank you again, Don’s Aunt Mary Etta

Comment on What God Hates by Gale Mandonado

Gale Mandonado — Tue, 15 May 2012 15:38:21 +0000

Hi! This is my first comment here so I just wanted to give a quick shout out and say I genuinely enjoy reading through your blog posts. Can you recommend any other blogs/websites/forums that cover the same subjects? Thanks for your time! Gale

Hi Gale, Thank you for the shout out, it is certainly appreciated. I am happy you enjoy the blog and hope you will return many times. Fact is, I am so busy writing this one that I only go to a couple and they are nothing like mine. How you find the Schoolmarm? Mary

Comment on 6) Can You Name This U.S. City? by stan

stan — Tue, 15 May 2012 11:36:16 +0000

This town is my town. However the sky line doesn’t look like that now. Our new stadium has replaced the the one in the photo. Also our most outstanding feature is not in photo The Gate Way Arch. Stan

You are right Stan and to keep it more of a mystery I chose a picture without the Arch. Maybe that wasn’t fair, but it takes a better eye to recognize these cities without their signature feature. St. Louis, MO A town with a lot of history and character. I’ve written about the Arch before. Maybe I’ll repost that.

Comment on Happy Mother’s Day, Mama by stan

stan — Sun, 13 May 2012 11:35:29 +0000

How wonderful to have had your Mom so many years. She is a beautiful lady and just think of all the things she has seen and done in 100 years. Happy Mothers Day to you Mary Etta, Stan.

Thank you Stan and I send my best wishes to Carolyn. I know you loved your Mother dearly and miss her. Pastor Rick included all of us in his prayer today, so it is for you too. God Bless, ME

Comment on ARKANSAS TIMES Article about Don Nibert by Karen

Karen — Sat, 12 May 2012 19:25:51 +0000

Don’s raku is absolutely beautiful. God evidently was with him on each piece he made. The results are stunning. Karen

Karen, my sister said that in looking at his most recent work it seems to have taken an even greater leap in creativity during the last three months. She says the colors are amazing. I hope to see pictures and share them. Mary Etta