Red neck time out

No this is not my kid or grandkid. Although I have been mightily tempted to try this kind of thing, I never have. But to all you parents out there who are at the end of your rope, just don't tape over hair or skin and this will probably work. And don't forget the kid's wubbie, in this case, a duck. It's awful to have to hang out by yourself.

STICKS

As I wandered outside this morning, I counted no less than 12 sticks in my yard and on my front and back porches. These sticks are various sizes and shapes and have been gathered by the two explorers who are visiting me this week. They're eight years old. Listening to them while they played, I discovered that these sticks weren't just naked branches from the orchard behind the house. The kids uncovered the true nature of these sticks. Inside these odd shaped sticks of various lengths, they found...walking sticks, magic wands, weapons (guns and spears), digging sticks, and just-in-case-I-need-a-stick sticks. I love the magic of this part of childhood. Anything is possible.

I thank the good Lord for the magic in my life.