Horseless carriages and headless horsemen go together.
Horses really don’t pollute the green space much — garden soil and sparrows make use of it, such as it is.
But headless horsemen, in frantic search of money, use horseless carriages, instead.
Now that he’s been back on the land for awhile, Grandfather says some of the old ways are starting to appeal to him.
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About the Author: RD Blakeslee is a nonagenarian in West Virginia who built his net worth by only investing in that which can be enjoyed during acquisition and throughout life, as opposed to papers in a drawer, like stocks and bonds. You can read more about him here. This article was originally published on 26 October 2017.
Original oil painting by: Grandfather’s wife
“The old ways” are proving their worth to Grandfather more and more, as our society deteriorates. The land provides refuge and bounty, freeing him to some extent from today’s troubled times.
Amen. We come in from the outside world, close the gate behind us and enter 75ac of paradise.
I thought this was going to be a Halloween post! ha ha
Then I had to reread what you wrote a couple of times before I figured out what you were saying. But I finally got it and you are so right!
Glad you got it! Thanks, Madison
In the past everyone used to ride horses and only the rich could afford a car. Today everybody drives cars and only the rich can afford horses.
So much of our heritage has been turned on its head, hasn’t it, Oscar?
That was deep.
Thank you Brutus.
Thank you Mr. Dave for the truth.
You’re welcome, Bill.