Author Archives: joinerscorner

On Thursday, July 13th, I finished clearing a blocked path in my favorite woods. Half of a massive, bifurcated oak had taken a dive. The next day Jane discovered a fallen pine in our own yard. Thankfully it’s on the … Continue reading →

July’s heat and humidity is rough on a chainsaw, but a massive oak tree left me little choice. Before its unexpected fall, the regal tree stood proud and tall. Half still does. Decades ago the trunk forked into two branches … Continue reading →

Finding Granddaddy’s Pistol, obscured by old leaves, was quite a thrill. It’s not a real gun, but the gnarled piece of wood looks authentic enough to deserve a name. Meticulous detail reflects the work of a gifted artist.      A June … Continue reading →

Last week’s column focused on Tim Dominey’s storied basketball accomplishments. During our conversation he emphasized the contributions of teammates and coaches. He said his game was much better because of them.      Tim especially wanted to acknowledge players from his days … Continue reading →

A basketball tournament in the 1960s is where I first saw Tim Dominey. I was in the bleachers rooting for Unadilla High School when Vienna’s phenomenal hoopster broke our hearts. Early in the game he took two steps over the … Continue reading →

Scout Weesner, a senior at  Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College, was mentioned in an earlier column titled “Kissing a Pig.” In 2009 I was one of five honorees who competed in a fundraiser sponsored by the Dooly County Livestock Association. Scout … Continue reading →

I’ve worked sporadically for almost two years improving my mother’s childhood home. Progress was slow but steady until a blue heeler named Harriet came along and distracted me. Working together in the woods became our routine last September.  On June … Continue reading →

The stream on my grandfather’s farm is shallow and narrow where it begins, only inches deep and two feet wide. The spring which feeds it is small but reliable, even in the dry months of summer. A hundred feet in … Continue reading →

Should I hang it on a wall or rest it on a mantle? That’s what I’ve been pondering lately. Either way would be okay.    Alger Hill, my maternal grandfather, enjoyed dealing in livestock. He was still buying and selling a … Continue reading →

In December of 1975 Jane and I moved to Vienna where I began working with my cousin at Rooney Bowen Chevrolet. Someone, often me, made frequent trips to Woodward Auto Parts to get items for repairing vehicles. That’s where I … Continue reading →