It’s been a crazy few days. I find myself being that old man standing in his yard yelling at the clouds. It just seems that the adults who should be running the world just stopped. All I know for sure, a dirt road, a full tank, a cold drink and spending time alone in the desert may be what we all need. That or maybe a good whiskey and a little time in the Bible. I’m a complicated red neck!

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Not gonna lie, at 45 and during the craziness of 2020, this hits a little different. ———————————— Ecclesiastes 12:1–8 (NLT): Don’t let the excitement of youth cause you to forget your Creator. Honor him in your youth before you grow old and say, “Life is not pleasant anymore.” 2 Remember him before the light of the sun, moon, and stars is dim to your old eyes, and rain clouds continually darken your sky. 3 Remember him before your legs—the guards of your house—start to tremble; and before your shoulders—the strong men—stoop. Remember him before your teeth—your few remaining servants—stop grinding; and before your eyes—the women looking through the windows—see dimly. 4 Remember him before the door to life’s opportunities is closed and the sound of work fades. Now you rise at the first chirping of the birds, but then all their sounds will grow faint. 5 Remember him before you become fearful of falling and worry about danger in the streets; before your hair turns white like an almond tree in bloom, and you drag along without energy like a dying grasshopper, and the caperberry no longer inspires sexual desire. Remember him before you near the grave, your everlasting home, when the mourners will weep at your funeral. 6 Yes, remember your Creator now while you are young, before the silver cord of life snaps and the golden bowl is broken. Don’t wait until the water jar is smashed at the spring and the pulley is broken at the well. 7 For then the dust will return to the earth, and the spirit will return to God who gave it.

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Great night for a drive. Just have to watch for the free range cheeseburgers. Jk no hamburger was harmed this evening. 😂

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Took a little road trip this evening. From the dirt trails to the big city of the state capital. Ran into a little protest on the way, luckily the mob wasn’t unruly, so it was only a short delay. Spending a couple days at the new house before heading back to the sticks. I’m a little too yee haw for all this pavement 🤪

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Wow it’s been a successful season for the pronghorns. A lot of calf’s this year. This herd ran across the road in front of me this afternoon. Luckily I was able to avoid them. Love seeing them though. I always feel lucky when I spot them.

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Well after the tire debacle I’m a little more in debt, but it looks more like a proper truck with the @falkentire #wildpeakat3w than the Bridgestone Highway tires it came with. I did lose a little more MPG but the off-road ride and traction makes up for it. I’ll just quote my favorite presidential candidate “I’m broke as shit” and my favorite “I may never recover financially from this” 😂

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I’m living in a Groundhog Day scenario. Every day at work has been crazy busy and it’s hard to keep up. Add to that the added stresses of family decisions about our future and I needed a little desert therapy today. A cold beer while watching the sun fade and the full moon rise is just what I needed today!

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