Soapweed
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My journal entry for Monday, February 12, 1968
Abe Lincoln, of a century or so past, and John Fairhead of the current era both celebrated their birthdays today. I'm not altogether sure about what kind of day Abe had, but John did alright. Among his presents were: a rawhide bozal, a mohair rope, camera accessories, an electric shaver, a $25 bond, and after-shave lotion.
I rolled out this morning, had breakfast, and got ready for school. Due to quite a bit of goofing around, we got a later than usual start so arrived at school late.
Band went off much like 99% of our previous practices. The period is only twenty minutes long, even if no one is late, so it is hard to accomplish very much.
During typing class we typed, wonder of wonders. We had regular class for about half of Geography, and then discussed ideas for the prom. Due to the shortage of juniors, or I should say "complete lack of juniors," the sophomores have to decorate for this big affair.
We were given a fairly decent assignment in Geometry. Krotz brought in a pile of worms, so we dissected these little buggers during Biology class. I don't know what good this type of work will ever do a guy in later life. Maybe a person could set up a roadside stand and sell "worm guts," the new health food.
Dinner time came a little early, catching a bunch of us guys in the men's room washing up. I didn't get quite the usual head start, so was behind four or five others in the lunch line. Sloppy joes, corn, and plums made up the noon menu. I studied a little during noon hour.
I took a test in Literature that I missed out on Friday, and lucked out with 98%. During Driver's Ed, I drove, with McKay riding shotgun and Carole Day riding along for "observation." We went down to the Noble Place turn-off south of Merriman and back again (about 32 miles round trip).
A short study hall preceded ball practice, and then we had a good two-and-a-half hour work-out.
I drove down to Grandma's, picked up the girls, and we came home. We passed Dad spreading hay on the road in the west pasture, so stopped and chatted awhile before coming on home. I changed clothes and went out to do chores. Besides feeding the bulls grain, we had to bring in the heavies to look them over for close calving prospects (the weather is real nippy with a skiff of snow on the ground). We put one cow in the barn and turned the rest out.
I guess Dad told Lloyd to go out in the meadow and bring in a couple calves. Lloyd was well on his way before Dad realized he was on foot, so had to call him back to ride out horseback. Quite the cowboy! We were not blessed with his appearance for supper, as he had some big doings on tonight.
Abe Lincoln, of a century or so past, and John Fairhead of the current era both celebrated their birthdays today. I'm not altogether sure about what kind of day Abe had, but John did alright. Among his presents were: a rawhide bozal, a mohair rope, camera accessories, an electric shaver, a $25 bond, and after-shave lotion.
I rolled out this morning, had breakfast, and got ready for school. Due to quite a bit of goofing around, we got a later than usual start so arrived at school late.
Band went off much like 99% of our previous practices. The period is only twenty minutes long, even if no one is late, so it is hard to accomplish very much.
During typing class we typed, wonder of wonders. We had regular class for about half of Geography, and then discussed ideas for the prom. Due to the shortage of juniors, or I should say "complete lack of juniors," the sophomores have to decorate for this big affair.
We were given a fairly decent assignment in Geometry. Krotz brought in a pile of worms, so we dissected these little buggers during Biology class. I don't know what good this type of work will ever do a guy in later life. Maybe a person could set up a roadside stand and sell "worm guts," the new health food.
Dinner time came a little early, catching a bunch of us guys in the men's room washing up. I didn't get quite the usual head start, so was behind four or five others in the lunch line. Sloppy joes, corn, and plums made up the noon menu. I studied a little during noon hour.
I took a test in Literature that I missed out on Friday, and lucked out with 98%. During Driver's Ed, I drove, with McKay riding shotgun and Carole Day riding along for "observation." We went down to the Noble Place turn-off south of Merriman and back again (about 32 miles round trip).
A short study hall preceded ball practice, and then we had a good two-and-a-half hour work-out.
I drove down to Grandma's, picked up the girls, and we came home. We passed Dad spreading hay on the road in the west pasture, so stopped and chatted awhile before coming on home. I changed clothes and went out to do chores. Besides feeding the bulls grain, we had to bring in the heavies to look them over for close calving prospects (the weather is real nippy with a skiff of snow on the ground). We put one cow in the barn and turned the rest out.
I guess Dad told Lloyd to go out in the meadow and bring in a couple calves. Lloyd was well on his way before Dad realized he was on foot, so had to call him back to ride out horseback. Quite the cowboy! We were not blessed with his appearance for supper, as he had some big doings on tonight.