“Straight Forward
and Unafraid”
and Unafraid”
Angels on Earth,
May/June 2008
May/June 2008
Guideposts,
August 2008
August 2008
Crazy Woman Creek,
© 2004
© 2004
I sat glumly on the living-room couch, thinking back to Mother’s call the night before for a family meeting. Beside me, the Christmas tree lights sparkled brightly, dancing joyfully off the windows and onto the mirror. There was no joy in my heart, however, because for the first time in my fourteen years, there would be no Christmas this year...
From “Daddy’s Gift”,
Chicken Soup for the Father & Daughter Soul, © 2005
Chicken Soup for the Father & Daughter Soul, © 2005
“Buddy the Cow Dog”
By Wanda Rosseland © 2004
By Wanda Rosseland © 2004
I see you there Bud, best dog in the world, eyes full of hope as you sit by the door, waiting for my step. A single call, “Bud!” and you with gladness struggle to your feet, hips rusted now with age but heart ever willing and ready.
How many times you’ve come when I called. Across the field, arrested in a headlong chase of angry black cows. “Bud!” You turn, paused in what you know your work to be. Can’t you see I’m busy? And I bring you back to keep the calves within the fence.
How many times you’ve come when I called. Across the field, arrested in a headlong chase of angry black cows. “Bud!” You turn, paused in what you know your work to be. Can’t you see I’m busy? And I bring you back to keep the calves within the fence.
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