Reflections

This poetic journal the author's second reflects the life and views of a man influenced by a pioneer heritage and tempered by drought and depression in 1930's Nebraska.<P>The realities of prairie life are here...catching glimpses of pioneer life which pre-date the author's birth living in a sod house with amenities dating back 100 years experiencing folk remedies learning about the birds and the bees carrying a club to assure the right of passage and finding respite from harsh winters on the prairie.<P>We also hear the voices of the wind wonder about an ancient murder share the migratory path of the indigenous people survive the reign of Mount St. Helens share a blind man's vision consider government by editorial hear the repetitive voices of war and momentarily relive some of the joys and tragedies of life.<P>These are the reflections of life yesterday and today moments captured and preserved.</p>