We all know them - those people who won t budge unless it s their idea. Have you ever tried to take a big dog for a walk when he didn t want to go? It can be comical, but frustrating.
I was enjoying an exhilarating run on my horse years ago when suddenly she came to an instant halt. Needless to say, I didn t. I continued my ride, but with no horse underneath. After I recovered my breath, if not my dignity, I walked 20 feet to where the mare stood waiting. I was furious and confused about why she would do this to me. I got back on and attempted to nudge her forward, but she wasn t about to move. After a bit of investigating, I saw that there was a cluster of boxed beehives just ahead. I hadn t been aware of the hazard but she was, and stubbornly kept us both safe.
As a little girl I loved Easter. What’s not to love? My sister and I always got a new “Easter outfit” which included a frilly dress of our choosing, lacy socks, shiny new patent leather mary janes, a hat and even little white gloves. No, I’m not nearing 80, that’s just the way my mom wanted to do things.
Coloring enough eggs to exhaust a barnyard of chickens, we were artistic geniuses. The night before the big day we’d be filled with butterflies of anticipation for the beautiful, loaded basket that giant rabbit would drop off in exchange for the large carrot left as an offering of gratitude . and yes, we believed!