Tag Archives: Life

And Here We Are Almost Three Years Later.

Posted on January 21, 2023 by tommystafford

Nelson County, Virginia Back in April of 2020 I wrote a post here right here called, Keep The Fire Burning : Why A Hug, A Handshake & Friends Matter Now More Than Ever My opening paragraph in that post was … Continue reading →

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A Chicken Funeral

Posted on October 27, 2022 by tommystafford

  Nelson County, Virginia Once laying hens get old, usually about 3-4 years, they stop laying. On a farm they’ve served their purpose and lived a pretty good life, especially if they are able to get to pasture like ours … Continue reading →

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The Friend I Never Got To Know

Posted on May 2, 2021 by tommystafford

I barely got to know Sam. In a matter of months we first met, became friends, and just like that he was gone. No, he didn’t die, but it almost felt a little bit like he did. For 7 years … Continue reading →

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Keep The Fire Burning : Why A Hug, A Handshake & Friends Matter Now More Than Ever

Posted on April 18, 2020 by tommystafford

Most every creature in nature desires, even craves, companionship. Humans are no different. Yes, we can be introverts or extroverts, but eventually we all enjoy the company of a mate, or close friends gathered around a bonfire. For centuries a … Continue reading →

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Fall Begins – Well For Some – Looking Back So Far

Posted on September 1, 2018 by tommystafford

Anyone that knows me knows I love summer. Yes, even when it’s been butt hot and humid like 2018, I love summer. The first of September signals the end of summer mentally to me. Though we have tons of hot … Continue reading →

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