"I never set out to design the flag of the nation.
I just wanted to keep from getting a bad grade in history."
Robert G. Heft
In 1958, while living with his grandparents, Robert G. Heft, a 17-year-old junior at Ohio’s Lancaster High School, had an assignment. His history teacher told the class to create something of their own imagination and concept.
Based on the fact that the United States flag had remained the same since 1912 and having a hunch about Alaska and Hawaii soon becoming states, Bob worked with redesigning the 48-star flag to make room for the two extra stars.
Without permission from anyone and using his mother's seam ripper, he unstitched the blue field from a 48-star family heirloom flag. He had his project spread out on the living room floor when his mother walked through.
“Bob, what are you doing?” she asked. It was evident she was shocked and extremely upset.
“Mr. Pratt gave the class a week-end project, and I’m working on it.”
“That was a wedding gift, and you shouldn’t be cutting up the family flag. What is wrong with you?” She turns and starts walking into the kitchen. “Wait until your dad gets home,” she mumbles.
Copyright2010V.M.WOLTER
~Vada for...
Vada and Joe
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
Friday, August 6, 2010
CALLING FOR SHORT STORIES DURING THE 1950-1959 ERA
HELLO TO EACH OF YOU:
IT'S TRUE OUR THIRD BOOK, ROCKIN' CHAIR COWBOYS IS HOT OFF THE PRESS, AND WE ARE BOOKING EVENTS FOR OUR BOOK LAUNCH, BUT...IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BEGIN THE NEXT BOOK.
WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF WRITING AND ALSO COLLECTING STORIES FOR LOST IN THE FIFTIES (WORKING TITLE) THIS BOOK WILL CONTAIN TRUE LIFE STORIES DURING THE 1950-1959 YEARS. WE'VE A GOOD START BUT HAVE A WAY TO GO UNTIL IT IS PUBLISHED.
THE STORIES WILL COVER MANY THINGS, INCLUDING EDUCATION, FADS, FASHIONS, MOVIES, AND OF COURSE THE MUSIC.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR STORIES TO:
V. M. WOLTER
P. O. BOX 772405
HOUSTON, TX 77272
IT'S TRUE OUR THIRD BOOK, ROCKIN' CHAIR COWBOYS IS HOT OFF THE PRESS, AND WE ARE BOOKING EVENTS FOR OUR BOOK LAUNCH, BUT...IT'S NEVER TOO EARLY TO BEGIN THE NEXT BOOK.
WE ARE IN THE PROCESS OF WRITING AND ALSO COLLECTING STORIES FOR LOST IN THE FIFTIES (WORKING TITLE) THIS BOOK WILL CONTAIN TRUE LIFE STORIES DURING THE 1950-1959 YEARS. WE'VE A GOOD START BUT HAVE A WAY TO GO UNTIL IT IS PUBLISHED.
THE STORIES WILL COVER MANY THINGS, INCLUDING EDUCATION, FADS, FASHIONS, MOVIES, AND OF COURSE THE MUSIC.
PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR STORIES TO:
V. M. WOLTER
P. O. BOX 772405
HOUSTON, TX 77272
Wednesday, July 7, 2010
ROCKIN' CHAIR COWBOYS - PUBLISHED JUNE 30,2010
Joseph and I labored over our third book, Rockin' Chair Cowboys and Other Short Stories, with a passion. It was given birth on June 30, 2010.
This new baby of ours is a collection of true short stories, recipes and various prom ises from God.
Just imagine sitting on the porch of a country home listening to someone telling a story, as the stars glitter in the midnight blue sky, and an owl hoots in a nearby tree.
We hope to bring back some of that flavor and spirit of the past, blending in a few recent stories. Some stories will speak louder than others. Some might cause you to laugh, and others to cry. Whichever the case, we hope you will ber inspired and motivated.
In addition, you will discover some recipes to whet the appetite. The Bible tells us God gives eternal life, is faithful, comforts us and numerous others. For this reason, we have included many of His promises. May you find peace, comfort and hope in the reading of them.
ROCKIN' CHAIR COWBOYS is available at: www.outskirtspress.com/rockinchaircowboys www.outskirtspress.com/buybooks www.amazon.com
After reading our book(s), we would love for you to post a review on Amazon.com.
THANKS!
EXCERPT:
Holding the Bag
I was young and naive in high school, and it gave me a sense of maturity when allowed to run with three upper classmen.
In 1954, I made a Wednesday night visit into the countryside for a hunting trip with three upper classmen. I felt honored—important—to be included with this group because they all were one year older than me.
In 1954, I made a Wednesday night visit into the countryside for a hunting trip with three upper classmen. I felt honored—important—to be included with this group because they all were one year older than me.
Wilbur, Don, Roy, and I piled into Roy’s 1949 Pontiac and off we went. Roy drove to the country down a long gravel road that seemed to lead to nowhere.
"What are we hunting?” I asked, with an excitement in my voice I couldn’t conceal.
Several of the boys snickered to themselves, but no one answered me. I thought nothing about it, and it thrilled me to be with the older boys.
Roy finally stopped the car in a section surrounded by foot-high grass. It was dusk when we arrived. We stepped out of the car and proceeded to gather wood for our campfire.
Roy and Wilbur kept laughing, but I thought from excitement. I was building up images of our great snipe hunt.
“What’s a snipe?” I asked.
We’d Like To Hear From You
Your reactions to the stories in this book are important to us;we would love to hear from you. Please let us know your favorites and how they have affected you.
In addition, please send us stories you would like to see published in our next book Lost in the Fifties. These stories must be your original story and not taken from other material. They must be stories centered on the years 1950-1959. Now is the time for the baby boomers to shine.
What was your childhood like? What was the lifestyle like back when? Tell us about your first date—first kiss—prom night—the music—the cars—favorite memories.
We will not be able to contact everyone who submits a story, but will certainly notify you if your submission is used. Manuscripts and photocopies cannot be returned.
Send your stories to:
V. M. Wolter
P. O. Box 722405
Houston, Texas 77272
Thursday, May 13, 2010
MANUSCRIPT ACCEPTED!
Joseph and I are pleased to announce our Rockin' Chair Cowboys manuscript was accepted by our publisher. The following are excerpts from the evaluation team of OP.
"You have a great collection of stories and recipes here. Everything about it is nicely done. You have done a great job capturing your memories and committing them to paper. (This is not an easy feat.) Even though this is a personal narrative and your family is going to cherish this from generation to generation, you have written it in a way that many will enjoy and benefit from reading it."
She went on to say: "Your narrative voice is very familiar and friendly and you have a way with words. It is obvious that you have done your homework and put much thought and preparation into your work. Your book is well written. I wish more people would take the time to write their stories down like you have. I am ...sure it will be embraced by many. We can learn so much from reading the stories of other’s lives.
WHAT A GREAT BOOK YOU HAVE HERE."
Lisa C.
Manuscript Evaluation Team,
Outskirts Press
"You have a great collection of stories and recipes here. Everything about it is nicely done. You have done a great job capturing your memories and committing them to paper. (This is not an easy feat.) Even though this is a personal narrative and your family is going to cherish this from generation to generation, you have written it in a way that many will enjoy and benefit from reading it."
She went on to say: "Your narrative voice is very familiar and friendly and you have a way with words. It is obvious that you have done your homework and put much thought and preparation into your work. Your book is well written. I wish more people would take the time to write their stories down like you have. I am ...sure it will be embraced by many. We can learn so much from reading the stories of other’s lives.
WHAT A GREAT BOOK YOU HAVE HERE."
Lisa C.
Manuscript Evaluation Team,
Outskirts Press
Saturday, May 1, 2010
SPRING FORWARD- Excerpt from ROCKIN' CHAIR COWBOYS
Awakened by the words, “Hey, are you ready for service?” I turn to look at my clock; it reads 10:00 a.m.
“What do you mean it’s only ten,” I said, thinking my smart-chip clock would spring forward.
Needless to say, my smart clock didn’t work properly, for whatever reason, so now I sit. I lost one hour of my day, never to be reclaimed. Modern technology! Who needs it?
I’m sure everyone has experienced this at one time or another. How does one address this issue? I spent time reflecting on days of my childhood, when times were uncomplicated, and smart clocks were not even a figment of the imagination.
My parents would rise with the ringing of an old wind-up clock that had lulled them to sleep with its steady ticking. The smell of Mama cooking breakfast would awaken my sister and me. If that failed, Daddy would urge us girls out of bed.
After breakfast, Daddy would go off to work in the rice field. Mama usually cleaned up the kitchen, and my sister and I took to the outdoors. It was there that we used our imaginations to dream up ways to pass the sweltering summer days in the country.
We would play house, where we’d take a stick and draw a house floor plan in the dirt. With our dolls and Daddy’s coon hunting dog, we’d pretend to be Mothers, as we took care of our rubber-faced dolls. The dolls had molded hair and their eyes would open and close as you tilted them back and forth.
Our neighbor from across the road would occasionally come over to play with ‘his girls’ as he called us. This fully-grown giant of a man stood about four feet tall and walked with the use of crutches. He was the victim of diabetes and had lost his legs to that disease.
My sister and I enjoyed his company, and I know we were company to him, as well. He would let us pull him around in our little red flyer wagon, until Mama called us to dinner, the noon meal as country folk called it. Uncle Bill would make his way home, and we would come inside for another fabulous meal Mama had prepared.
Yes, life was uncomplicated, unhurried and we never lost an hour of it. We made each hour count and lived each one to the fullest.
V. M. Wolter
“What do you mean it’s only ten,” I said, thinking my smart-chip clock would spring forward.
Needless to say, my smart clock didn’t work properly, for whatever reason, so now I sit. I lost one hour of my day, never to be reclaimed. Modern technology! Who needs it?
I’m sure everyone has experienced this at one time or another. How does one address this issue? I spent time reflecting on days of my childhood, when times were uncomplicated, and smart clocks were not even a figment of the imagination.
My parents would rise with the ringing of an old wind-up clock that had lulled them to sleep with its steady ticking. The smell of Mama cooking breakfast would awaken my sister and me. If that failed, Daddy would urge us girls out of bed.
After breakfast, Daddy would go off to work in the rice field. Mama usually cleaned up the kitchen, and my sister and I took to the outdoors. It was there that we used our imaginations to dream up ways to pass the sweltering summer days in the country.
We would play house, where we’d take a stick and draw a house floor plan in the dirt. With our dolls and Daddy’s coon hunting dog, we’d pretend to be Mothers, as we took care of our rubber-faced dolls. The dolls had molded hair and their eyes would open and close as you tilted them back and forth.
Our neighbor from across the road would occasionally come over to play with ‘his girls’ as he called us. This fully-grown giant of a man stood about four feet tall and walked with the use of crutches. He was the victim of diabetes and had lost his legs to that disease.
My sister and I enjoyed his company, and I know we were company to him, as well. He would let us pull him around in our little red flyer wagon, until Mama called us to dinner, the noon meal as country folk called it. Uncle Bill would make his way home, and we would come inside for another fabulous meal Mama had prepared.
Yes, life was uncomplicated, unhurried and we never lost an hour of it. We made each hour count and lived each one to the fullest.
V. M. Wolter
Monday, April 26, 2010
Rockin' Chair Cowboys-Introduction
"We do not write because we want to
we write because we have to."
W. Somerset Maugham
Introduction
It is difficult to explain the connection between this book’s title and its contents. The prose, Rockin’ Chair Cowboys, included in this book, sparked the writing of this book.
The prose is about two elderly men who sit side by side, rocking back ‘n forth in their nursing home rockers. They talked about memories and achievements with pride and shared many stories.
We pictured them much younger, in days of old, when family and friends would sit on the front porch, many in rocking chairs, telling stories. That special time and friendship carried them through their lifetime and now in their golden years they are once again sitting in rocking chairs and sharing stories.
Imagine yourself sitting on the porch of a country home listening to someone telling a story, as the stars glitter in the sky, fireflies glow, and an owl hoots in a nearby tree.
Based on that idea, combined with some informal writing style, we hoped to bring back some of the flavor and spirit of the past, blending in a few recent stories.
Some stories will speak louder to you than others. Some might cause you to laugh, and others to cry. Whichever the case, we hope you will be inspired and motivated.
Friends and families submitted some of the stories, and those stories are not in our voice, but theirs. To protect the innocent, we changed names in some of the stories.
In addition to the stories and poetry, you will discover some recipes to whet the appetite and fill the tummy. There is even one for the pet lovers.
The Bible tells us God gives eternal life, is faithful, comforts us, is always with us, protects us from harm, gives us courage, gives us rest, and numerous others.
For that reason, we have included many of His promises in this book. May you find peace, comfort and hope in the reading of them.
In reading this book, please take your time to savor every word. We spent many hours in selecting, writing, rewriting, and editing just to give you some of our best.
We hope you enjoy reading this book as much as we enjoyed writing it.
we write because we have to."
W. Somerset Maugham
Introduction
It is difficult to explain the connection between this book’s title and its contents. The prose, Rockin’ Chair Cowboys, included in this book, sparked the writing of this book.
The prose is about two elderly men who sit side by side, rocking back ‘n forth in their nursing home rockers. They talked about memories and achievements with pride and shared many stories.
We pictured them much younger, in days of old, when family and friends would sit on the front porch, many in rocking chairs, telling stories. That special time and friendship carried them through their lifetime and now in their golden years they are once again sitting in rocking chairs and sharing stories.
Imagine yourself sitting on the porch of a country home listening to someone telling a story, as the stars glitter in the sky, fireflies glow, and an owl hoots in a nearby tree.
Based on that idea, combined with some informal writing style, we hoped to bring back some of the flavor and spirit of the past, blending in a few recent stories.
Some stories will speak louder to you than others. Some might cause you to laugh, and others to cry. Whichever the case, we hope you will be inspired and motivated.
Friends and families submitted some of the stories, and those stories are not in our voice, but theirs. To protect the innocent, we changed names in some of the stories.
In addition to the stories and poetry, you will discover some recipes to whet the appetite and fill the tummy. There is even one for the pet lovers.
The Bible tells us God gives eternal life, is faithful, comforts us, is always with us, protects us from harm, gives us courage, gives us rest, and numerous others.
For that reason, we have included many of His promises in this book. May you find peace, comfort and hope in the reading of them.
In reading this book, please take your time to savor every word. We spent many hours in selecting, writing, rewriting, and editing just to give you some of our best.
We hope you enjoy reading this book as much as we enjoyed writing it.
Monday, February 1, 2010
2010 EVVY AWARDS
IF YOU LOOK TOWARD THE BOTTOM, YOU WILL SEE OUR BOOK RIBBONS AND ROSES LISTED AS OFFICIAL EVVY AWARD NOMINEE:
Official Outskirts Press EVVY Award Nominees
The EVVY Awards recognize excellence in self-published books. Each fall, approximately 5% of the books published by Outskirts Press become finalists for official Outskirts Press nomination by receiving an invitation to participate from Outskirts Press.
Exemplary Outskirts Press books are nominated by the Author Support Department and OP Executive Team for submission to the EVVY Awards in the fall of the year of their copyright. For example, this past November select books with a copyright date of 2009 were invited to participate in the 2010 EVVY Awards by receiving an invitation via email from our Director of Author Support.
All the books published with our Diamond and Pearl packages are automatically eligible for EVVY Award Nominee consideration, but not all Diamond and Pearl books receive an official nomination. What makes a good EVVY Award Nominee? The same thing that makes any good award-winning book: A fantastic cover, strong, well-written content, and copyediting. These are the cornerstones of any good book. Fortunately, Outskirts Press offers the optional services necessary to turn an average book into a good one, and a good book into an award-winning one!
So, without further ado, please join us in congratulating this year’s Official Outskirts Press EVVY Award Nominees:
The Young Guardians and the Genesis Spell by Grady P. Brown
The Channel by Susan Alcott Jardine
The Ghost Tree by Daphne Oberon
Let Your Innate Sing by Dr. William A. Kriva
Barnyard Babies To The Rescue by Carol Italiano-Krivinskas
Dear Sebastian by Bianca Tora
Queen Vernita Visits the Blue Ice Mountains by Dawn Menge
Pieces ‘N Bits by William Ison
The Messy Buddha by Kate McLennan, D.Min.
How I Lost Twenty Pounds N Kept It Off by Caren Wong
The Reluctant Survivor by Kathy Ferrell Powell
Heroes of Googley Woogley by Dalton James
Dose of Revenge by Rhonda Thomas McWhirt
Eddie’s Wake by C. A. Peterson
The Sara Chronicles by L. Hughes
In the Land of Cotton by Martha A. Taylor
The Mystery of the Moaning Banshee by Fritz Peterson
Mickey Mantle is Going to Heaven by Barbara Carroll
Compulsion by Jennifer Chase
Dream Chaser by P. Christina Greenaway
The Expedition by Kerry Fusaro
The Gate of Beautiful by Gerald Rasmussen
Privileged Information 101 by Rayford Lynn Butler Sr.
Christmas Treena by Carol A. Hanzl Birkas
Murdock Mystery #1 by Sandy Zaugg
As Long As He Needs Me by Mary Verdick
Life Against All Odds by Alfred Cave
The Paradise Puzzle by Ed Jones
Mysterious Magical Circus Family Kids by R. Hawk Starkey
A Bridge of Doom by Kurt Paul Hotelling
Khan in Rasputin’s Shadow by Chad Huskins
Empire of Peace by Don L. Johnson
Virginia’s Travel Basket by Sharon M. Harvey
To Rhyme Is Not A Crime by Walter Brandenberg
The Smile of a Man Lost by J. Evan Johnson
Unlocking the Poet’s Realm by Matt Wiebusch
Charlie – A Boy With Reading Difficulties and His Dream by Vassiliki Plomaritou
Both Ends Burning by Craig Juntunen
21 Bizarre Short Stories by Jose Cepeda Garcia
The Student Prophet: Initiation Rites by James Nicholas Logue
Burnarounds: Unlocking The Double Digit Profit Code by Steven L. Blue
The Wedding Palace by M. Abdelsalam Elemary
The Transition by Dennis Niewoehner
Bobby and Troubador’s Great Adventure by Ronald Raver
Robbobell by Dr. Robert F. Hill
Through The Triangle by C.P. Stewart
Ribbons and Roses by V. M. Wolter and Joseph A. Zapalac
Aurora of the Northern Lights by Holly Hardin
Rainbow Bed by Glenna S. Edwards
Mr. Emotions & Friends by Glenna S. Edwards & Karen Henriques
From an Otherwise Comfortable Room by Roger Sakowski
Life and Times of a Ragamuffin by Russ Freeman
Looking Glass by Max Boneta, MA
Holly Hill by Scott Dahm
The Adventures of Magellan by T.L. Mann
Emerge by Ken Jibben
It’s in the Eyes by Charles Toftoy
The Breakout Year by Vicki Williams
The Bethlehem Scroll by Bill Thompson
Cash in on the Obama $3 Trillion Spending Plan! by Ed Benjamin, Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Ribbon Falls by Brad Anderson
Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor by Willow
Exploring the Sixth Sense by Dr. James E. Jones
The Awards Ceremony and Banquet is held in March by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. Award-winners are announced at that time and soon thereafter our EVVY-Award winning authors are notified. Winners will also be featured on this blog.
We have an extra special announcement coming in 2010 that will involve next year’s EVVY Nominees, so now is the time to publish with Outskirts Press.
Official Outskirts Press EVVY Award Nominees
The EVVY Awards recognize excellence in self-published books. Each fall, approximately 5% of the books published by Outskirts Press become finalists for official Outskirts Press nomination by receiving an invitation to participate from Outskirts Press.
Exemplary Outskirts Press books are nominated by the Author Support Department and OP Executive Team for submission to the EVVY Awards in the fall of the year of their copyright. For example, this past November select books with a copyright date of 2009 were invited to participate in the 2010 EVVY Awards by receiving an invitation via email from our Director of Author Support.
All the books published with our Diamond and Pearl packages are automatically eligible for EVVY Award Nominee consideration, but not all Diamond and Pearl books receive an official nomination. What makes a good EVVY Award Nominee? The same thing that makes any good award-winning book: A fantastic cover, strong, well-written content, and copyediting. These are the cornerstones of any good book. Fortunately, Outskirts Press offers the optional services necessary to turn an average book into a good one, and a good book into an award-winning one!
So, without further ado, please join us in congratulating this year’s Official Outskirts Press EVVY Award Nominees:
The Young Guardians and the Genesis Spell by Grady P. Brown
The Channel by Susan Alcott Jardine
The Ghost Tree by Daphne Oberon
Let Your Innate Sing by Dr. William A. Kriva
Barnyard Babies To The Rescue by Carol Italiano-Krivinskas
Dear Sebastian by Bianca Tora
Queen Vernita Visits the Blue Ice Mountains by Dawn Menge
Pieces ‘N Bits by William Ison
The Messy Buddha by Kate McLennan, D.Min.
How I Lost Twenty Pounds N Kept It Off by Caren Wong
The Reluctant Survivor by Kathy Ferrell Powell
Heroes of Googley Woogley by Dalton James
Dose of Revenge by Rhonda Thomas McWhirt
Eddie’s Wake by C. A. Peterson
The Sara Chronicles by L. Hughes
In the Land of Cotton by Martha A. Taylor
The Mystery of the Moaning Banshee by Fritz Peterson
Mickey Mantle is Going to Heaven by Barbara Carroll
Compulsion by Jennifer Chase
Dream Chaser by P. Christina Greenaway
The Expedition by Kerry Fusaro
The Gate of Beautiful by Gerald Rasmussen
Privileged Information 101 by Rayford Lynn Butler Sr.
Christmas Treena by Carol A. Hanzl Birkas
Murdock Mystery #1 by Sandy Zaugg
As Long As He Needs Me by Mary Verdick
Life Against All Odds by Alfred Cave
The Paradise Puzzle by Ed Jones
Mysterious Magical Circus Family Kids by R. Hawk Starkey
A Bridge of Doom by Kurt Paul Hotelling
Khan in Rasputin’s Shadow by Chad Huskins
Empire of Peace by Don L. Johnson
Virginia’s Travel Basket by Sharon M. Harvey
To Rhyme Is Not A Crime by Walter Brandenberg
The Smile of a Man Lost by J. Evan Johnson
Unlocking the Poet’s Realm by Matt Wiebusch
Charlie – A Boy With Reading Difficulties and His Dream by Vassiliki Plomaritou
Both Ends Burning by Craig Juntunen
21 Bizarre Short Stories by Jose Cepeda Garcia
The Student Prophet: Initiation Rites by James Nicholas Logue
Burnarounds: Unlocking The Double Digit Profit Code by Steven L. Blue
The Wedding Palace by M. Abdelsalam Elemary
The Transition by Dennis Niewoehner
Bobby and Troubador’s Great Adventure by Ronald Raver
Robbobell by Dr. Robert F. Hill
Through The Triangle by C.P. Stewart
Ribbons and Roses by V. M. Wolter and Joseph A. Zapalac
Aurora of the Northern Lights by Holly Hardin
Rainbow Bed by Glenna S. Edwards
Mr. Emotions & Friends by Glenna S. Edwards & Karen Henriques
From an Otherwise Comfortable Room by Roger Sakowski
Life and Times of a Ragamuffin by Russ Freeman
Looking Glass by Max Boneta, MA
Holly Hill by Scott Dahm
The Adventures of Magellan by T.L. Mann
Emerge by Ken Jibben
It’s in the Eyes by Charles Toftoy
The Breakout Year by Vicki Williams
The Bethlehem Scroll by Bill Thompson
Cash in on the Obama $3 Trillion Spending Plan! by Ed Benjamin, Colonel, USAF (Retired)
Ribbon Falls by Brad Anderson
Tirissa and the Necklace of Nulidor by Willow
Exploring the Sixth Sense by Dr. James E. Jones
The Awards Ceremony and Banquet is held in March by the Colorado Independent Publishers Association. Award-winners are announced at that time and soon thereafter our EVVY-Award winning authors are notified. Winners will also be featured on this blog.
We have an extra special announcement coming in 2010 that will involve next year’s EVVY Nominees, so now is the time to publish with Outskirts Press.
Monday, January 25, 2010
ROCKIN CHAIR COWBOYS
Our book Rockin Chair Cowboys and Other Short Stories will be coming out in the fall of 2010. The collection of true stories, recipes, poetry and photographs will warm your heart with special memories of childhood, love and marriage, Grandparents, inspirational, family, everyday life, parents, animal lovers, care giving, and holiday.
We are writing partners who graduated together, lost track of each other, and were reunited after fifty years. Since becoming writing partners in Oct 2008, we have had two poetry books published--Reflections, Memories Past and Ribbons and Roses. We were able to do this with 1,100 miles between them.
Rockin’ Chair Cowboys (Excerpt)
There they sit, two old men side by side,
Talking about memories and achievements with pride.
They are known as the Rockin’ Chair Cowboys!
As they rock back ‘n forth in their nursing home toys,
These two old fellers who’ve seen better days,
you know they’ve experienced life’s different ways.
Every morning when they get up and meet in the hallway,
Biggy R. and Mickey M. wish each other a happy day.
After breakfast, together again, they return to their rockin’ chairs and once again resume their conversation man to man.
* * * * *
With two poetry books published,we felt we wanted to do branch out. So a third book is in the works. If you would like to contribute stories for our upcoming book entitled Rockin Chair Cowboys and other short stories Please send them to the following address:
V. M. Wolter
P. O. Box 722405
Houston, Texas 77272
These stories must be your original story and not taken from other material. They must be stories that touch the heart and soul with the flavor of ‘remember when’.
For each story, please give your name, address, and phone number. We will not be able to contact everyone who submits a story, but will certainly notify you if the story you submit is used. Manuscripts and photocopies cannot be returned.
~Vada and Joe
Wednesday, January 13, 2010
REFLECTIONS, MEMORIES PAST
Ever want to take a journey back in time? To smell Mom's apple pie? To see the old home place? To relive memories of the past?
Step inside the covers of Reflections, Memories Past, a book written by Joseph A. Zapalac, and you will find yourself thinking of yesteryear and childhood days. Take for example the following excerpt from the book.
Of the Fields I've Crossed
As I reminisce,
Of the fields I've crossed,
Seems like it was yesterday,
In reflecting upon the past
Of the fields I've crossed--
My dog and I,
Enjoying the solitude,
Of a tranquil countryside.
It was a special time...
When I think
Of the fields I've crossed,
The rabbits I've chased,
And the fences I've slid under
To pursue my youthful curiosity.
It was a simple time, but a pleasant life.
I enjoyed the innocence of youth,
The life of a country boy
At peace with his surroundings.
When I think,
Of the fields I've crossed,
I thank God for the memories.
Maybe someday
I can do it again
Before the sun sets
On my horizon.
For now, pleasant memories
Of the fields I've crossed
Will always remain.
Can't you just picture this blond-haired country boy in coveralls running with his dog as he crossed the field on his way to his friend's home?
If you like reflecting on the past and a country life, you will certainly enjoy reading Reflections, Memories Past by Joseph A. Zapalac. The book is available at Amazon.com or Barnesandnoble.com. ISBN #9781432724191. It is a perfect bound 135 page paperback book that sells retail for $15.95.
We welcome comments.
~Vada and Joe
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