Golden Russets are the first variety to ripen in our little fruit orchard. They are sweet and a bit tart with a crunchier  texture than Granny Smith apples.Here's the dream-boat Alton on the orchard ladder.Both of our russet trees are weighed down with too many apples. We should have thinned them in the spring.Pretty apples.... Continue Reading →

This old house in Porter, Oklahoma was abandoned. I imagined it was once a much-loved family home. Its white rock would have made for a cool interior. Its front porch looks to have been a shady place for sitting to visit of an evening. Children may have slept in the screened-in room, like my siblings... Continue Reading →

This old house in Porter, Oklahoma was abandoned. I imagined it was once a much-loved family home. Its white rock would have made for a cool interior. Its front porch looks to have been a shady place for sitting to visit of an evening. Children may have slept in the screened-in room, like my siblings... Continue Reading →