May is the time to honor mothers and veterans. My father, Lewis Sutton, was never in active combat but served in the army at Fort Lewis in Washington State for two years. I thank him and all of those who dare to keep our country safe. My mother, Jean Sutton, is a wonderful woman who […]
This past weekend I attended the Columbia River Cowboy Gathering in Kennewick, WA. I sat in front of my closet, trying to decide which book signing cowgirl boots to pack. Turquoise Cheyenne Daisy or pink, purple, green and blue floral. I knew I would be standing most of the day, tapping my feet to the […]
My heart aches to climb on my horse and go for a ride But I can’t lift the saddle and mostly have to lie on my side My arm on a pillow to reduce the swelling After five weeks I’m quite tired of my dwelling I feed twice a day and run my fingers […]
Recently I substitute taught in middle school, language arts, and one class was studying poems. Specifically I AM poems which have a specific way about them. Here is the model: FIRST STANZA I am (2 special characteristics you have) I wonder (something of curiosity) I hear (an imaginary sound) I see […]