I had to give my mind a rest...a break in the disgusting and disgraceful world and its destructive events. Yesterday, after Deanne and I returned home from doctor’s appointments and groceries, we thought that we needed some “quiet”, so, we drove over to Murtaugh Lake. It was a beautiful, absolutely perfect fall day and no one was there but us. The sun was glistening on the gold and rust colored leaves, the fish flopping in the water, the ducks paddling to nowhere in particular, and Deanne and I and “Festus” the dog, soaking in God’s best. I thought about “home” when I was 11 years old and the very chilly, clear Saturday afternoons in Wisconsin playing football at my neighbors. Our football games were a weekly “thing”, starting at 2PM and going until there were too many injuries or our parents came to get us for supper. We played tackle football, no “mamby pamby” 2-hand touch or whiney flag football...those denigrate the real meaning of the game. Every week provided bloody noses, ripped clothes, a fist fight or two and severe abrasions because the south end of our “field” was part of a gravel driveway! There were no refs...we called our own fair game (!!?) and if one team ran low with teammates, we shared to keep things even! We had “Big Richard” who at 12 years old, was over 6 feet tall and 210 pounds, not at all coordinated but he filled a space in the line, we had Gary who could block and tackle and run like a deer, but every single game he pee’d his pants! We had ME that was as slow as a “fast moving” turtle...BUT...I could throw a football to my favorite receiver Roger who went on to play college ball. Those were Golden Saturdays to cherish, and now at 76, I wished I could turn the calendar back and do it again. God bless a childhood of toughness and friendship that lasted forever.
Don't forget Dr-History.com! Exciting episodes of the old West!!
Now in 110 countries...110!! And not one of them
have said they're offended!
Our Pledge
of Allegiance:
I pledge Allegiance to the flag
of the United States of America
and to the Republic for which it stands,
one nation under God, indivisible,
with Liberty and Justice for all.
Dear Lord: Please Bless and heal this land with your grace and power.
Help us to realize YOU are in charge as you were, as you are
now and like
you'll be in the future. Forgive us for "straying off the trail" of what's
right
and what's wrong and help us to appreciate what you've blessed us with,
the greatest Country in the world...America!
In Jesus Name.....Amen
Please read Proverbs Chapter 20 vs 30.
The way things were - are the way things ought to be!
(Copyright Zeb Bell)
Adios Buckaroos and Buckarettes!
God Bless and Fly the Flag!!
Zeb Bell
P. S. If you enjoy our Newsletter, be sure to forward a copy to your friends and
family. Don't forget to tune in to Zeb at the Ranch every Monday thru Thursday from
8 to 11 a.m. on KBAR Radio 1230 AM on the dial, or live on the internet at
www.zebbell.com
!
Be sure to check out archives of the show on the website
or Zeb's
Rumble channel at https://rumble.com/user/zebattheranch or for older archives, his
YouTube channel at https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCg_Ef72F7DI33Qu9vyfbkpg.
Don't forget to leave a comment or a "Like" while you're there.
The
Best in Tires and Service
Trent at Tires West • 678-4400
2555 Overland Ave in Burley
Max at Magic Valley Tire, Inc. • 438-8444
25 W. Ellis in Paul
Layne at Magic Valley Tire, Inc. • 436-5600
109 S 100 W. (Hwy 24) in Rupert
"If we can't guarantee it, we won't sell it!"
Tires • Brake Service • Front End Alignment • Shocks & Struts • Custom Wheels
• Batteries
Major Sponsor of Zeb at the Ranch every Monday thru Thursday from
8 to 11 a.m. on KBAR Radio 1230 AM on the dial, or live on the internet at
www.zebbell.com
!
|