Chris Knight

Photo - www.chrisknight.net

This guy is good, I am impressed - thank you, Chad.

I have listened to it twice, Trailer Tapes II and I promised myself not to get stuck. I tend to get stuck on one song and forget to move on.

Two songs that are very good are Old Man and Send A Boat.

Chris Knight, I would recommend. His words, his music - five stars, and he ain't shy on looks.

Thanks, Chad (now go, have a whiskey).

Sad Yet Happy!

Oh is not that such a typical woman - sad yet Happy! No! Men are like that too, but the catch being they do not admit it.

I am a bit tearful today, today is five years since my four legged love past away. Geez, I miss him so much, I can still smell his fur, his scent. I love him so much. We had great times together. I recalled today. One day, I was doing my hair with a blow dryer and a brush. Luv was in the bathroom with me, I started to sing his favorite song - Happy Birthday To You! He loved that song. I really was not paying any attention to the hair thing or the blow dryer, I was more interested in singing and dancing. In seconds, I had that brush tied up in my hair so tight, I had to call up Noisemaker.

There was nothing that could be done, just mega, mega laughter. I called the hairdresser up and lucky larue, I was able to get an appointment asap! I wore a hooded jacket because the hairbrush was tied up with my hair, I did not want to go out looking like an alien. With a bit of cutting and de-tieing, the hairdresser was able to untie my locks.

I miss you, my boy - and I love you, forever.

On the happy end, well that young Chad, I received his parcel today. Oh my, I have music in the mail to last me a year! Chris Knight, Malcolm Holcombe, Gram Parsons, and the Darrell Scott! Smucksville! I have much to be thankful for ~ and, I have such good Prine friends - thank you Chad.

Look What Came To Visit Me!

Smucksville, A Bear! Great Mother of God, I panicked.

This morning started out no different than any other morning. I made coffee and went out to sit on the chair on the porch, it is very peaceful at 5 a.m. No Noisemaker.

While I am sitting looking over the creek towards the pond, I noticed this black thing...first I thought, geez that is a big dog and what the hell is it doing over there...then the animal raised on up. Yikers, I knew I was looking at a big, huge, bear. My first reaction was to run and then I thought eh, there is water between us and the door to the home is only steps away from me. So I stood there watching it. It was fishing and doing a mighty good job of it.

We will probably have quite a few bears around this summer as we have millions and million of berries. I will have to aware when I go outside, it is bear time.

Later, Noisemaker and I walked to the creek (I wasn't going down there by myself). There are so many wildflowers here, they are all so pretty. Wild Columbine, Wild Gerainium, Daisies Galore, Indian Paintbrushes, Lupins. There are two kinds of Wild Columbine - the pink and white ~ and the yellow and red. They are so delicate and beautiful.

Meatloaf for supper tonight - geez, I make a darn good meatloaf. I made lots, come on over and have some!

2 Bummed Wrists, 2 Eyes Near Blinded

About a month or so ago, I won an on line internet prize for some anti-age -stop the wrinkles from coming - cream. I decided to try it last night. Noisemaker was watching me, said - **** you will need a truckload of that to get rid of your wrinkles. He is so very kind. I followed the directions and rolled this wand across my puffy eyes. Within seconds, I am sneezing, wheezing - good christ, I can hardly breathe. I cannot see anything, it is a blur. I ran to the faucet and washed this product right off of my face. I have no idea what it has done to the septic.

This morning I was much better. The fresh air on the mountain side and the wildlife are captured in my memory. I was able to view an eagle as it glided down pond side, catch a fish.

My wrists are in a terrible state. I am about ready to call up the doctor in charge. But, it won't do no good. I know that using the right because I could not use the left has cause me pain. I am thankful to use all fingers to type. I alternate wrapping up the left in the morning, wrapping up the right in the evening.

Thankful for everything all my Prine friends send to the lady on the mountain side. Thankful for my brother too. You'll never know the elation of going to a rural mail box and then, oh eh, wow, a Prine moment. A magazine, a crossword book, cds (music in the mail). I am so thankful and I do appreciate it so very much. My Prine friends are so very thoughtful, kind, and generous!

...first the wildlife....

First, to death are the wildlife, the animals that live in the sea/the ocean - they call it home.

I love wildlife, I love birds. I love the ducks that reside here along, side by side, with the sandhill cranes. They nest here every year. There are, too numerous to count, eagles - with their babies. Ducks with their babies, it is the season for rearin' up the youngins' - not killing them.

Broken Hearts And Dirty Windows

Broken Hearts and Dirty Windows, Songs of John Prine.

I do not know who to thank for the photo, because I do not have the cd. However, someone came up with the concept, the design, the music - thank you all.

See: http://www.brokenheartsanddirtywindows.com


My prine friend from Virginia, Chad - oh the good young man, he is sending me this - such a flutter it can put me in. I tell ya, there is never anything finer than having a beer and listening to anything John Prine!

There is much chatter about Lambchop and the 6 o'clock news; Wedding Day in Funeralville - geez, maybe I wedded up there - hahaha -, no I wedded up on the coast of Oregon at Newport - holy crap - it was 10 years ago, we seem to have forgotten our anniversary, it was February.

I recall a line - the king and queen will alternate with the refrigerator light - I am alternating with my damn wrists...one day wrap the left, next day wrap the right. One day I hope to have it all straight - you know - on the Fair and Square.

My Home Smells Delightful

Supper tonight is pork roast and gravy, a new recipe I am sporting.

Wow - the aroma is ...well, makes you want to dig in and enjoy!

The recipe is:

2 1/2 lb. pork roast, trimmed
1 package dry onion soup mix
1 can cream of chicken soup
1 cup water

In a large fry pan, lightly brown pork roast on all sides. Transfer to slow cooker*. In small bowl, combine onion soup mix, cream soup, and water - stir well and pour over pork. Cover and cook for 7 - 8 hours on low until tender.

* I place peeled and cut up potatoes in the slow cooker first, then add the pork/gravy mixture.

Geez, I only have three more hours to taste - I can't wait. The aroma is devine. Now if I only had some new John Prine :)

I find it amazing how I can turn any post into a relation with John Prine...not all could qualify for this position, ya have to live on a mountain side!

Beaver Totems

Many moons ago where Noisemaker and I reside was much covered with water. Out in the woods, we stumbled across two poplar trees the beaver took for their dam.

I named them Elizabeth and Marie after the song of John Prine's Lake Marie. Geez, can you tell which is which? :)

I name everything, all the animals that come to visit me - the deer, all the birds. Oh yes, I have some real choice names for that piece of wildlife (my fine neighbor, Chris) next door.

Happy Father's Day!

To all my guy friends out there, Happy Father's Day!

I miss my Dad - he past away in October of 2003. Geez, we had a great time together, he was a very good Dad. What I miss most besides the time I spent with my Dad, is the talking of politics. We could jabber forever on politicking.

My Dad would always let me try things - like re-wiring my 1969 Volvo or putting in a new floor. He would sit there and tell me what to do, I would do it, and oh boy did I learn! He would teach me plumbing - he was a plumber/pipefitter by trade. My brothers were not really interested in the trade thing, but I sure was. I remember when I came home from school one day and announced I am taking woodworking. Both my Dad and Mom just thought...oh well, that is Bev - let her go. I came home with a beautiful teak coffee table. They were impressed.

My Dad is my hero - he always will be.

My Backyard

yep, 'all the snow has turned to water', thus making the creek flow really good.

This is my backyard. Lots of fish, lots of eagles, and lots of deer.

A beautiful, peaceful place. There are days, like today, I find this so precious and I am so thankful for it.

Four Wonders Of The World

Photo - Thank you Lisa Kristofferson June 16, 2010

Joan Baez, Merle Haggard, Kris Kristofferson and John Prine!

The Family of Geese

At our creekside, every year come a family of geese. They must feel comfortable with us as this morning the entire family was upon the trail leading up to where Noisemaker and I reside.

Yes, geese do leave a mess behind - from their behinds. I can live with that. To see the lil babies and how the parents protected them was priceless.

We have families of eagles here. The adult geese spread their wings over the babies when the eagles fly by.

It was so peaceful, serene to watch. I quietly sang - ...mothers' with their babes asleep, rockin' to a gentle beat...Steve Goodman (City Of New Orleans).

My Winning Bulova Watch

My photo does not do the watch justice. It is a very attractive watch, it is my wrist that is distracting. This is the wrist I shattered in January. It looks deformed and well yep - it is.

I won the Bulova through the Lucky Break, try again program at our village Safeway.

I have very small wrists; so we went to the jewellers and had four links taken out of the bracelet. I have not owned a watch in probably 20 years. This one should last me my lifetime. It is valued at $275.00 - what a bonus for me!

David Gray

Recently, a Prine friend of mine sent me a cd - The Greatest Hits - David Gray.

Oh my. I have never heard of David Gray previously but today I took the mini cd player and went out to the backyard - sat down and listen to David Gray.

Unfortunately, I have a tendency to get stuck like a band aide on songs that ring true to me. I have a band aide stuck on me today - it is called ~ The One I Love ~ David Gray.

What a beautiful song, geez I could waltz across Texas or Canada to that song. I love the turtle dove line. I love turtle dovin'! I am trying to recall a John Prine to where he used the words turtle dovin'...but it is not coming to me because I have the headphones on listening to ~The One I Love ~ David Gray.

Mrs. and Mr. Skunkeye - thank you.

The Big Door Prize(s)

Thank you Diana for the photo.

My granddaughter, Kayla (11) and I (54) the day we won the prize baskets at our community bake sale.

I received two prints from Diana. I am going to purchase two frames and mail one off for Kayla, keep one for myself. I also received the write-up that was published in our community paper to which I will send for Kayla.

She will be beaming when she receives it. I emailed to my stepson (her Dad) the write-up, etc. He replied ~ Thanks, Bev - I am not giving anything for Kayla now, we will wait until your parcel arrives. She is going to love this. ~

Probably as much as I love it. To be 11 years old, come to Gramma's home and win the kids prize basket is a treasure she will remember forever.

I recall us singing in Spite of Ourselves after we brought our prize baskets home...'honey we got the big door prize' and then we would wink and hi5.

John Prine - Little Rock

Just a Prine Red Glow.

Thank you Susan Daniels for the photo from the Robinson Music Hall in Little Rock.

I think Susan was in big time Prine glow. Anyone who attends a John Prine concert gets the Prine glow. Heck I have had a strong one since May 1975 when I first saw John Prine. It went to super nova in August of 2005 and again in October 2009.

Lemon Minis

Geez, aren't they cute! The ladies will love them. They are for our ladies auxiliary luncheon, tomorrow. Lemon cupcakes with gold foil cupcake liners, vanilla icing, candies, and sugar sprinkles. It is a fun time, I enjoy to get out of the house and see other people. This is our last meeting until October however; in the summer months we have Bingo every Wednesday - I bake for that too. I am forever baking. It is the least I can do for our rural, small community.

D Day

Photo - thank you, life.com

Yes June 6th. I remember asking my Dad what is this D-Day? We had a great discussion on it - geez, I miss my Dad.

He was a veteran of WWII, never went overseas - was injured. Had his left arm split in two. Was disabled. He educated himself to the trade of plumbing/pipefitting, instrumental in forming the Union of 238.

Our remaining family has his medals, also his brothers', Robert - MIA, Ansio, Italy.

I have much to be thankful, as do most people.

See more here: http://ca.news.yahoo.com/s/cbc/100606/canada/canada_dday_remembrance_1

Miss Erna - John Prine - Memphis

Photo - Thank you Donna Laurent Palmer.

Miss Erna is near 80 years old. She strolled on up to stage front while John Prine/David Jacques/Jason Wilber and Keith Sykes were singing Paradise. According to Donna, David smiled sweetly at her.

Later, she planted a big huge kiss on John Prine. Geez, he looks pretty happy - he has a fan club of ladies from 10 to near 90 years of age. Our Johnny.

When I grow up I want to be like Miss Erna. I somehow doubt that is going to happen. After all I still wear gum boots and every puddle I see, yep - I stomp in them. Then, I skip alone the country road and sing!

Memphis Belles

Photo - Thank you Donna Laurent Palmer. Taken in Donna's Volkswagon.

Donna and Charlene after the Prine Memphis concert. You can see Prine happiness in their faces.

I can picture them toe tappin', head noddin', John Prinein' at the concert. It must have been one of the best Prine concerts ever.

John Prine - Memphis

Photo - Donna Laurent Palmer

What a great picture! Keith Sykes, John Prine, and David Jacques.

Geez, it must have been something to hear/see them play Paradise.

Those are mighty fine looking boots Keith Sykes is wearing and look at the nice tie John is wearing. Lordy, they are all so handsome; ya just want to hug 'em.

John Prine - Memphis - Keith Sykes

Geez, what I would give to walk on the streets of Memphis - especially tonight. Seeing Keith Sykes and John Prine together - yep - to me it is Paradise!

Yep, I think the lady folk, without question, will be dazzled by the good looks of Jason Wilber, Keith Sykes, David Jacques, and John Prine.

*paradise wavin'*

Long May You Run - Neil Young

Geez, it is like Christmas here. I received parcels from OhBoy Records, Naj, and my brother.

Naj sent a parcel suited in the ensemble to which I would wear, a craft book, pink lipstick, and lifesavers. A Greatest Hits by David Gray - lord have mercy, I have not heard one greatest hit by him.

I can be pretty in pink, with headphones listening to David Gray, out in the wild!

OhBoy - yep - the poster not of an old Rodeo. It is In Person & On Stage. I shall have John Prine sign on up that - you know - the next time we meet. hahaha! I may have to send it back to OhBoy and ask because folks I do not believe I am going to see John Prine again,....and again!

oh, eh, and wow - my brother sent me Neil Young - Long May You Run - The Illustrated History by Daniel Durchholz and Gary Graff. Smucksville!

I just sit here and smile. I have great friends, I have a great family. All are a treasure.

Long May You Run.

Worms, Worms, and More Worms

I understand certain people/animals/politicians/government officials (et al), do have a purpose in life. For the life of me, I do not understand what it is.

Certain people can and do elevate my blood pressure; probably more than the noisemakers' is. Certain animals like worms; well - really anything bug wise or reptile wise, I do not deal well with. Anything foreign, I am not on the same level.

I try my best for people of a foreign country, but geez, sometimes it just does not work - it does not blend. I think my fine neighbor Chris is foreign, I think he is alien.

Early this morning I was outside, lord have mercy - there was a worm. That worm was well over 7" long and fat. It was huge. I called to the robins - no robin came. The silly worm slither underneath the house. I went and got noisemaker. I do not sing to worms. Noisemaker tells me, leave it be.

I go out walking and find another big huge worm drowning in a puddle. Puddles, when I see one, I stop. I stomp. It is fun! I have my rubber boots on and live up well to a nickname I had as a young girl ~ Stompa!

I got a stick and flicked out that worm from the water. I felt like a Red Cross Nurse. I did not stick around to see if it lived, I was thanking myself for the strength I had, to give it a chance.

Now, how am I going to get John Prine tied into Worms, Worms, and More Worms.

Smucksville - I just did!