THERE'S DEVILS AND THERE'S MULES

<p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>The story of rural life and a family's struggles on a Wyoming farmstead. Of their poignant relationship with the land and an unyielding spirit to wrestle nature's capriciousness. Of personal triumph and loss. Our humble narrator eldest of three children journeys to adulthood and faces battles of his own. Tragedy confusion laugh-aloud amusement all determine his future in profound ways. His fascination for Hollywood movies and for music and news programs from an old stand-up radio anchors us in the middle decades of the 20th century and those events that etched its vibrant culture into our Western psyche.</span></p><p></p><p><span style=color: rgba(0 0 0 1)>Get acquainted with a delightful but troublesome mule named Hobo Joe-prank of nature and best friend to our narrator. Great Grandma-first generation immigrant heart of the family and playful matriarch fond of terrorizing the grandkids with her glass eye. Ma and Pa-loving parents beset by frustration and tragedy. Uncle-war-wounded veteran who tests his nephew's perceptions of life. Granma- steady influence and notable wit. Great Auntie-war widow and indomitable spirit. Finally two wayward brothers-family nemesis and architects of their own unpleasant end Add in a motley farmyard of other animals along with three hounds and a massive irritable hog named King Henry the Eighth and it's a fine recipe for fun and mayhem.</span></p><p></p>