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.

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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

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