Sheridan Update and Rogg Ranch

Up the North Fork of the Shoshone river, about 5 or 6 miles from my childhood home--Skyline Ranch, was the Rogg Ranch.  The lodge where they lived was a huge log building with an imposing fireplace. It sat on the north bank of the river.  We always entered through the back porch filled with baskets of root vegetables into a spacious ranch kitchen.  Mom and Mrs. R would have coffee and visit, while Daddy and Mr. R discussed horses or hunting, or Daddy worked with one of Mr.'s horses.  We kids were free to roam around the house--decorated in western motif, or the grounds, with the caution to stay away from the river.  Mrs. R had a large garden.  

I remember one time I pulled a white radish, took a big bite and thought I was going to burn up-radish was horse radish. 
The living room of the lodge had massive log furniture with cushions made from Indian print fabric.  The stone fireplace was never lit while we were there. 


I remember that we would tip toe around and look at the mounted animal heads, the antler chandelier, Indian artifacts and other things we could only guess the nature of; we whispered because it was so quiet, unlike our home which was filled with laughter and music. We were always curious when visiting--exploring all the unusual decorations, but glad when it was time to go home.  There was just something about a large silent house that didn't seem normal to us.

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UPDATE ON SHERIDAN

Today--Monday--Sheridan had a follow-up surgery to redo the wiring of his jaw.  The doctor also smoothed an exposed bone below the gum line that had been causing him pain, so hopefully the gum will grow over it and cover it.  They also injected cortisone into the area at his lower eyelids to help promote the healing of his face.  Sounds like a lot but, this was minor compared to his last surgeries.  He is cranky, but planning on going back to work tomorrow.  For new readers you can review his miracle HERE.

Dr. Mom--Chicken Soup and Ginger tea

During these winter months when colds and the flu are making their rounds, I was remembering back to when I was growing up. Living on a ranch 25 miles from the closest town, the roads often impassible, and being poor, we had to rely on home remedies for most things.  We were fortunate that we were healthy, probably due to a good diet, plenty of exercise, and living in the mountains with fewer chances of coming in contact with illness.  But on the occasion of a cold, we would get the tried and true chicken soup. 

Here's what I found about that as a remedy--In a study published in the medical journal Chest, researchers made an exciting discovery. When they added chicken soup to a Petri dish full of inflammatory cells called neutrophils the ability of these cells to move around and migrate was decreased. Neutrophils are cells that help to fight infection but also cause inflammation which is responsible for some of the uncomfortable symptoms experienced with a cold. That something as simple as mom’s chicken soup has the ability to ease cold symptoms is nothing short of amazing.
Read more: http://healthmad.com/home-health/chicken-noodle-soup-for-colds-does-it-work/#ixzz1iyWwgq40

And we would have some ginger tea for nausea.--NASA even used ginger to counter the nausea in outer space.

And Baking soda paste or ice for bee stings.  Research has shown that ice is better than any pharmaceutical treatment. It is nice to know that science has validated mom's home remedies.  

Sunday's Meditation--Confucius Say...

Confucius is known for his nuggets of wisdom.  A common phrase we use today is " Confucius say--followed by some witty words of wisdom.

According to tradition, Confucius was born in 551 B.C., at the beginning of the Hundred Schools of Thought philosophical movement. Early accounts say that he was born into a poor but noble family that had fallen on hard times. His father a warrior who died when Confucius was three years old. He was brought up in poverty by his mother. He served in government until he was about 53 years old, then according to tradition,he began a long journey around the small kingdoms of northeast and central China. He taught his political beliefs but did not see them implemented.  Confucius returned home when he was 68  spending his last years teaching disciples and transmitting the old wisdom. The philosophy of Confucius emphasized personal and governmental morality, correctness of social relationships, justice and sincerity. 

One of those thought provoking sayings was--

Don't complain about the snow on your neighbor's roof when your own doorstep is unclean.

Isn't this what the Bible teaches in James 5:9   Friends, don't complain about each other. A far greater complaint could be lodged against you, you know. The Judge is standing just around the corner.

Choose your Holiday for Today

Well, today, you can choose the holiday that you want to celebrate.  Any excuse for a party.  So pick your favorite, and get out the ice cream.

Ratification Day in the United States refers to the anniversary of the ratification of the Treaty of Paris on January 14, 1784 at the Maryland State House in Annapolis, Maryland by the Confederation Congress. This act officially ended the American Revolution and established the US as a sovereign entity

Dress Up Your Pet Day is an opportunity to wow the neighbours, and to unleash the inner diva of your favourite pooch or persian… Why not go the extra mile, and get the little guy or gal something to match your finest glad rags – that way you can both dress to impress and really set some trends!

Caesarean section day

Who was the first to perform a caesarean section?

Dr. Jesse Bennett is said to be the first North American doctor to perform a caesarean section in 1794. At the age of 24, Dr. Bennett performed the first caesarean section in America on his wife Elizabeth. In a modest home in Virginia the surgery was performed without any antiseptics and equipment. Too much of his surprise, the mother and baby survived the operation.

Well, what a choice!  So, I will try to put a hat on my dog, have her carry a flag, and wear a mask.  I am so indecisive.

Friday Favorite Things

These are remembrance of my favorite things this past week.

My Prescott daughter came down to visit Sheridan, who lives with me, so while he was out and about we went out to dinner at Chevy's--fresh Baja style Mexican food.


Then we went to a movie, saw "The Girl with the Dragon Tattoo"  a Swedish film--had two story lines that didn't merge til the middle of the movie.  It had sex that wasn't necessary to the story line, a weak plot, but I enjoyed being with my daughter.

Monday morning--the full moon setting as viewed from my front yard.

A few minutes later the sun rising as viewed from my back yard.

Monday morning, grandson on his way to work.  He is doing so much better.  For those of you who are new readers, he was in a near fatal traffic accident on Christmas eve morning, broke his jaw and crushed all his facial bone, was in ICU for three days, had two major facial reconstruction surgeries, and had his jaw wired shut. Now just two weeks later he is resuming his job.  He still has a long road to full recovery, but is well on his way.  Ah, the resilience of the young.