tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276753344917804217.post8262768964998276781..comments2024-02-23T20:28:03.563-06:00Comments on the NAVASOTA CURRENT: Just another (INCREDIBLE!) day in the hood...Russell Cushmanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12125943782255815588noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6276753344917804217.post-84783584295050178742012-03-26T00:16:47.392-05:002012-03-26T00:16:47.392-05:00Hobnobbing with Liberty and Justice was exhilarati...Hobnobbing with Liberty and Justice was exhilarating, I'm sure. There is, I believe, a predisposition to like longhorn steers. Kind of like the giraffe or the duckbill platypus, these animals look so preposterous they take on the appearance of being almost comedic, and thus cuddly, friendly and just a big pasture-roaming Barney. The Brazos Valley does get a special blessing every couple of years in the way of a phenomenonal flowering spring and you know how to revel in the bounteous gift when is given. Enjoy and soak it in. <br />Margaret was a gifted oil painter, quilter, seamstress, crocheter, rug hooker and knitter. She had the desire to create and the passion to get it done once commenced. Can't think of an an example of her quitting any project after putting herself to the proverbial plow. Quite an example for all to admire and emulate. She was always honest to her own detriment. I, for one, would be infinitely more effective if I possessed her quiet resolve and steady determination. Happy birthday mom! Thanks for loving me with all the motherly care a fellow could ever hope for. She never quit on me. <br /><br />But Russell, what parent in their right mind would stifle a kid from expressing a very rare talent and ability like you exhibited at about age 8? Well, a few wouldn't granted. But you had a sensitive mother and a dad that could recognize talent when he saw it. And you would have kept drawing even if no one said one encouraging word. <br /><br /><br />But here is an encouraging word: keep sculpting, painting, designing and writing. You do them all exceptional aplomb and zest. It makes it easy for the rest of us to keep being curious about the next rabbit you'll pull out of the hat. <br /><br />Bro ReynoldsReynCushhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10825492466213965900noreply@blogger.com