Picnic

  
   
   A great part of Minnesota summer is the opportunity to go on a picnic. That word may mean different things to different people, but to me it means sitting in the shade on a summer day, watching the river roaring by, eating fried chicken and my wife's great potato salad with family.
   Yesterday was such a day. The sky was absolutely beautiful with winds out of the east. It looked like it was about to brew up a good thunderstorm but not until we have left. People along the river were catching a few fish and some were just watching. 
   People used to do such things because it was too hot indoors to enjoy a meal. Today some have air conditioned homes and never go on a picnic. Oh so sad.
   You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "To Waltz with a White Horse" at  Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book To Waltz with a White Horse.
Good Reading,
Ron

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Deer Lake

   
  Here in Northern Minnesota, we're blessed with clear water and great sunsets. One of those clearest of lakes is Deer Lake. On certain days, you can watch the fish swimming on the bottom of the lake in sixty feet of water. Some of them are true giants.
  On one very memorable day, I was a little too intent on fishing and didn't see an approaching storm. By the time I saw it, there was nothing I could do. The wind was strong and my small boat was in trouble right away. I started the engine and pointed the bow into the wind. The waves were breaking over the bow and I was being pushed onto a rocky point. Visibility was next to nothing.
   In the howling wind, I heard a voice. At first I thought it was God telling me the end was near. Then I heard it again. There was a man on the shore waving to me. I could barely see him. He waded in and helped me get the boat pulled up on shore. In the rain and wind of a Deer Lake storm, this gentleman waved at me to follow him and I did. Ahead I could see the lights of his small log cabin. We went inside and slammed the door, leaving the tempest behind us.
   "Here, take this towel and dry off some." he said. "In the bathroom there's a bathrobe. You need to get out of those wet clothes."
   I did as told and hung the wet clothes in front of the fireplace. He had a cup of hot coffee waiting for me. My shivering quit in a short time and we talked for quite a while. His name was Dick, the famous muskie hunter of Deer Lake. 
   Dick and I became close friends. He's gone now but I'm left with many good memories.       
   You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "To Waltz with a White Horse" at  Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book To Waltz with a White Horse.
Good Reading,
Ron

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Roadside Beauties

   
   Here in Northern Minnesota, each summer we're treated to a wide variety of wild flowers. The beauties   of recent days are the Wild Lupine. They grow in wide patches near forest openings and along trails. This week they are in bloom along with Indian Paintbrush and Wild Daisies. What a beautiful variety of colors.
   Another plant in bloom in the Raspberry. It has a small white flower and is quite popular with the bees and Hummingbirds. The great part is the fruit yet to come. I'll do my best to keep up with the harvest.
   You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "Brothers by Fire" at Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book Brothers by Fire.
Good Reading,
Ron

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Hay Creek...

Here in Northern Minnesota there's a place called Hay Creek, where the scenery is about as pretty as anywhere else on earth. The water moves slowly, mostly because of all the beaver dams. Wildlife is abundant with many beaver, otter and muskrat.
   The banks of the Hay Creek are boggy and wild rice grows in large areas. 
   If you love to fish, this is the place to be. Walleyes and Northerns inhabit this part of the creek in large numbers. On a clear calm day, you can see great schools of large fish cruising through the reeds and grasses, looking for a meal. What a place! 
  You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "Brothers by Fire" at Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book Brothers by Fire.
Good Reading,
Ron

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Home

   

  The Bigfork Valley was home to a great many native American tribes. They always chose their camps by the water. It wasn't just for drinking, but a place they could always find food. All animals needed water.

   In the summer they built their lodges from bent sticks covered with birch bark, a widely available item. Then as winter approached, they used the more common teepee shape. This was because the teepee was much easier to heat.

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book Brothers by Fire.You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "Brothers by Fire" at Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day as well. 

Good Reading,
Ron

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Dunce Cap

   In schools around the country a while back, the teachers used to have something called the "Dunce Cap". If the student misbehaved or forgot to do their homework, he was made to sit in the corner with the cap on his head. This was a terrible punishment and reserved for just the worst infractions.

   But today, we have reserved the "Dunce Cap" for the teacher. I've watched their poor performance for years but today, I've reached the end of the line. Now the teachers want to quit teaching the children to write. So along with the fact that they graduate with very little knowledge of their world, now they won't be able to write.
   And too, to add insult to injury, the teachers want more pay for doing less.
   So teacher....... go sit in the corner and put on the "Dunce Cap". I'll tell you when you can rejoin society.

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book Brothers by Fire.You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "Brothers by Fire" at Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

Good Reading,
Ron

B-17

   During World War 2, one of the most effective combat aircraft was the B-17.

It was known as being well made and would bring its aircrew home even under the worst of situations.

   The other day one of the few remaining B-17 aircraft caught fire shortly after takeoff. The engine fire was noticed immediately and the pilot was unable to bring the craft back to the airport. So as in World War 2, the pilot looked for a spot to set it down. He chose a corn field.

   By the time the aircraft came to a stop, the pilot had run out of cornfield and the engine was burning brightly. The entire crew got out safely, but the plane was a complete loss. Sad news for lovers of old warbirds.
   You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "Brothers by Fire" at Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book Brothers by Fire.
Good Reading,
Ron

Television

  
  Of all the things I've seen during this long life, television has impacted our world much more than any other thing. We went from a time when children went outside to play after school to seeing a neighborhood devoid of kids.
   Today, we see people commit crimes that just can't be explained. Some walk into a crowd and start killing anyone they can. Some kidnap and murder children. Some take over ships on the high seas and murder the entire crew.
   But what makes these perverted murderers think they can do this without penalty. I think it has a lot to do with the video games they grew up on. During their lives, they've killed many hundreds of people, during their play time. The progression to killing for real isn't a stretch of the imagination for some. These are the ones we look at in horror and say "How could they do that?".
   So turn off the video games and televisions and send your kids outside where the air is clean and imaginations are allowed to run free. You and your kids will benefit greatly.     
   You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "Brothers by Fire" at Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book Brothers by Fire.
Good Reading,
Ron

Clouds of Summer

   
 Do you remember the days of summer when you were a kid? You'd lie in the grass and watch as those big puffy clouds came and went. And if you'd watch carefully, you'd see a person's face or perhaps a horse.
   One time, I saw steps ascending to ........ and yesterday, I saw a duck. You could see the head, the wings, the feet and even a smile on his face. well maybe..............
   So take a few minutes and rest on the ground as you did when you were a kid. Call me if you need help getting up.
  You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "Brothers by Fire" at Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book Brothers by Fire.
Good Reading,
Ron

Hay Creek...

    Here in Northern Minnesota there's a place called Hay Creek, where the scenery is about as pretty as anywhere else on earth. The water moves slowly, mostly because of all the beaver dams. Wildlife is abundant with many beaver, otter and muskrat.
   The banks of the Hay Creek are boggy and wild rice grows in large areas. 
   If you love to fish, this is the place to be. Walleyes and Northerns inhabit this part of the creek in large numbers. On a clear calm day, you can see great schools of large fish cruising through the reeds and grasses, looking for a meal. What a place! 
  You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "Brothers by Fire" at Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book Brothers by Fire.
Good Reading,
Ron

Jungle penetrator

   One of the pieces of equipment that no one wanted to ever use was the jungle penetrator. It hung from the rescuing chopper and was heavy enough to get through the tangle of vines and bamboo. When it got to the ground, you wrapped your legs around it and strapped yourself on. 
   If you were lucky, the crew hoisted you into the chopper and away you went. Pretty good form of rescue.
   You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "Brothers by Fire" at Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book Brothers by Fire.
Good Reading,
Ron

A New Book

   

   My new book has arrived in Amazon / Kindle. To Waltz with a White Horse is available now as an EBook. 

   This is a great story of how a Vietnam vet overcomes a life plagued by drugs and his reputation as a "baby killer"

   I hope you'll enjoy reading it as much as I did writing it.
You can find the EBook Kindle edition of this book, "Brothers by Fire" at Amazon.com and at www.peaceriverbooks.com. The Peace River Books blog is updated each day. 

   Stop in once in a while. I'll try to write something new and informative about my book Brothers by Fire.
Good Reading,
Ron