Excitement...

   During the war in Southeast Asia, many GI's fresh out of High School joined the military to expand their horizons and see a bit more of the world. That's exactly what they got a bit more, a bit more than they wanted. Some made it through the first week in country and some didn't. When you're eighteen and full of confidence, you think nothing can hurt you. Many were wrong.

   The stroll along the ocean beach was a great pastime during the few hours off duty. Some went to see the bright lights of Saigon and came back with stories to tell and a prescription for penicillin.

   Some only went out with two or three buddies trying to be safe. Even then, it wasn't too safe. A taxi ride back to base sometimes got you robbed. Sometimes it was worse.

   Some went on patrol and caught a ticket home, over 85,000 actually. 

   So if you want a little excitement, try J-walking at noon or maybe water skiing. But don't leave our great country. This is the best place on earth.

  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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Sunfish

   In the book "To Waltz with a White Horse" Sarge talks of spending time on the Bigfork River fishing for his supper. Many people of that area enjoy fishing for sunfish because of their delicate flavor. They are a serious fighter when hooked and swim in tight circles trying to get away.

   The sunfish makes a hollow depression in the lake or river bottom and guards it from predators. Successful fishermen have learned that if they put a piece of bait near the sunfish nest, they are easy to catch. 

   Another thing that makes them so popular is their wonderful taste. No one can forget their first taste of fried sunfish. mmmmm mmmmm mmmmmmmm

   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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Fly your flag!

   Around the world and yes even in our own country, people are complaining about the United States and how we are in so many different countries with our troops. Are we the imperialist nation they say. The answer is a resounding "NO". We are invited to help these countries and when they no longer need us, they complain about us. But have you ever heard a thank you from them?
   When Japan suffered such a massive earthquake and tsunami, we were the first ones there with an outstretched hand.
   And then when the tornadoes hit Joplin, Missouri, who came to their aid? Or how about the time the southwest part of our country was on fire. Who came to our aid? The answer is always the same.
   An interesting thing is that being the kind and generous people we are, we will still lend a hand and expect nothing in return. That's who we are.
   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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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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