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Sapling bender is one I don't think I've heard before though it does sound like something oldtimers in my area might say. It may be more common amongst the Plain Folk and a translation from their German dialect.

Discretion seems to be the order of the day here. Basically anywhere that people might gather has been closed. There is a "Go to Work or Stay Home" order in place. The big traffic alert signs over the local highway currently say "GO HOME! STAY THERE!"

I remember your note of warning and our subsequent conversation. I remember telling you I thought your handling of Henk's suicide was well done and your readers would see it that way too. You are a thoughtful and caring man or as Gov Cuomo might say you're a tough enough guy to be tender.

I was privileged to read this chapter in it's early stages and I cried. The addition of the damage to Henk's garden is excellent. The change in Henk's demeanor from that point suggests a life that has lost purpose and dammit, I cried. There was an enormous amount of love expressed in this chapter. There was the obvious in the interactions between Brad and Patrick and again with Carson, CJ, Owen and Leibe but what struck most poignantly was Brad's refusal to give up on Henk despite every obstacle. We talk about what a remarkable group of young men the Squad is and yes they are blessed ... but dammit we too can each of us refuse to overlook the Henks of this world. They and we are souls of equal value in the eyes of God. My my mum and grandmother before her taught me ... there but by the grace of God go I ... it is time I/we remember that ... My apologies to those who might not share my beliefs but my faith is too much a part of me to keep it from you. It would be like keeping the fact I'm gay from you. It's who I am.

Hi bro.

You aren't gonna catch me climbin' some mountain range for a pack of cigarettes ... now a pack of plaid ginger lads 😋

Do folks in your area refer to a late Spring snow like that as an "onion snow" or that a Pennsylvania Dutch thing?

There's glitter in the mulch I just put down.

Remember when he needed you to reach the things on the upper cabinet shelf?

We had some brief showers this morning but the skies are clearing for what is forecast to be another unseasonably warm day before an overnight cool down to a couple days of unseasonalby cool temps. Hoping to finish mulching mum's flower gardens today.

Don't be too worried it's a short stake.

You're gonna nuke the lads ... you sound remarkably like some other wannabe emperor.

Following the fine example set by my WQ Val I have moved the plaid lads into secure containment ... er, I mean quarantine as a measure against depredation ... er, I mean possible infection. In an additional step they have all been issued new kilts. Their previous garments have been donated to a charity for God-Emperors with taller nephews.

Wikileaks 🤭

That means the boy has outgrown his uncle. He doesn't want to confirm it and he can't deny it ... the boy is taller.

Nope, nope, not a chance and nope ...

I bet if he was really hot and called you "Baby" you wouldn't mind but if he called you old ...

Sorry but now that you're older you need to understand that you can't have everything you want ... the plaid lads are MINE! I am an anarchist and atheist ... Happy Birthday Texy!

Hmm, if I had to choose a favorite Headstall story I'm not certain I could. Morningstar was such an intriguing departure and yet classic Headstall. I think though that the one that started it all Cards on the Table is the one I enjoyed most. Perhaps because it was the first and we all, Gary and his readers, were learning to know one another. Some very special friendships resulted from that story.

It reached 84/29° today with bright sunshine and a breeze. That's a bit above normal for this time of year.

I saw it on an American college campus during my freshman year. No I didn't see the same version. I will say the version I saw didn't depict the cavalry in a good light.

That looks good to me.

Yes but mum really doesn't want a piece ... she made the same face you do when offered seafood.

He was soooooo cool.

Definitely. In college I had a thing for Candace Bergen based on her role in the 1970 movie Soldier Blue costarring Peter Strauss.