“Some believe it is only great power that can hold evil in check, but that is not what I have found. I have found it is the small everyday deeds of ordinary folk that keep the darkness at bay…small acts of kindness and love.” ~ Gandolf
We awoke to rain at the 2 Pony Ranch. Bucket loads. As of this writing there’s been three inches with more on the way. Despite the gully washer, I’ve gotten some of my favorite photos of the ranch to date.
This is the little stream that crosses the 2 Pony Ranch driveway. It’s dry most of the year, so it’s a real treat when there’s running water as there was today. The etherial quality leading up the hill in the photo is very indicative of reality because there really is a tunnel of sorts leading to a grand opening of the 2 Pony vista.
Yesterday I met the Chief. Today, I met his mother. She regaled us with stories about teaching at Morehead State University in Morehead, Kentucky. She spoke lovingly of Eastern Kentucky, and our people. She was especially appreciative of the students. It was good to meet Isabelle Baker.
The road from the 2 Pony Ranch is lined for quite a way with wild tiger lilies. It’s just an exquisite site in summer months. I will always love this place and these people. It is my second home. I knew it the moment I stepped foot into Cherokee County all those decades ago. It’s a privilege to be able to come back. My only regret is that i can’t do it more often.
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