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Finding Gratitude in the Mess

How were your holidays? Mine didn’t go as planned.

Jan 16, 2023

Water pours from the ceiling of a small kitchen. It’s overflowing a medium sized trash can, and is standing an inch deep on the tile floor.

Jan 16, 2023

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A Love Letter to Old TV Cowboys

In April of 2022, I found myself sobbing brokenheartedly in the middle of my bed. It took a while to understand why I was so distraught. I…

Dec 13, 2022

Autographed 8x10 photos of cowboy actors Robert Fuller, the cast of Wagon Train, Buck Taylor from Tombstone, the cast of The Virginian, and an unautographed photo of John Wayne taped to a tan wall. Author’s collection. Photo by Linda Bittle

Dec 13, 2022

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I had forgotten what a great voice she has! Thanks for reminding me.

Feb 17

Feb 17

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Not the Professionals

Earlier this week I saw an advertisement for an event at a local bar featuring male dancers. Exotic dancers. Not the famous ones.

Oct 22, 2023

Not the Professionals

Oct 22, 2023

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Western Rabbit Hole #2-Actor Gary Clarke

August 16, 2023. Another one of my favorite TV cowboys turns 90 years old today. Handsome Gary Clarke brought both humor and humanity to…

Aug 16, 2023

A closeup of cowboy actor Gary Clarke on horseback from the opening credits of The Virginian.

Aug 16, 2023

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Western Rabbit Hole #1 -Actor Robert Fuller

Today, July 29, is actor Robert Fuller’s 90th birthday.

Jul 29, 2023

A female hand using a red computer mouse rests on a mouse pad featuring good-looking, dark haired actor Robert Fuller from the 1959–1963 TV western Laramie.

Jul 29, 2023

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Western Rabbit Holes I’ve Been Down

Back in December of 2022 I wrote here about the thrill of rediscovering my love of old TV westerns and my renewed appreciation for old TV…

Jul 28, 2023

A rugged Idaho landscape with distant mountains. A small stream crosses under a rickety barbed wire fence. Green grass and bright yellow flowers make the scene bright and happy.

Jul 28, 2023

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Knowing When to Quit

I could tell he thought I was lying. I didn’t blame him. Women lie about their black eyes and bruised ribs all the time. The COVID mask I…

May 9, 2023

Three selfies, taken on the day I fell on my face, the day after, and a week later. My face progressed from a bloody and swollen nose with scrapes from my glasses frames, to 2 black eyes and a scabbed and bruised nose and puffy lips, to barley visible bruising under my eyes and a tiny scar on the bridge of my nose. Photos by the author, collage © 2023.

May 9, 2023

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Bad Weather

April. May. June. Tornado season in the Midwest.

Apr 4, 2023

An ugly gray storm cloud tries to drop a tornado on the prairie. Photo by Linda Bittle.

Apr 4, 2023

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That Spring Forward Thing is Gonna Punch Me in the Head

In the dark hours of the morning, my phone and my computer will adjust themselves to reflect the “spring ahead” of Daylight Savings Time…

Mar 11, 2023

That Spring Forward Thing is Gonna Punch Me in the Head

Mar 11, 2023

Linda Bittle

Linda Bittle

Linda Bittle writes from southern Missouri. She tracks wildlife for fun, loves old westerns and classic country music. Her library and writings are eclectic!

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