Prairie Home Academy Update

Blink has gone miss'n

Some folks are insist'n

A search party should hunt him.

But TT knows boys need freedom, and puts his foot down 

"Let him find his own reason for stay'n or go'n."

Dusty is recover'n from his fight with the flame.

No one, but him, will know the true story.. 

and he'll carry the secret right on into glory.

As foreman (and fore-dog) of River Creek Ranch,

Dusty 'n Joy are the

Heroes in Residence.

Hugh watches his empire grow'n.

His assets diversified

His family solidified...

He quietly surrounds himself and his queen

With a protective layer of loyalty and talent.

In no shenanigans does

He allow himself dalliance.

Free will, free speech...

See to his family's needs...

These are his creeds.

A lemon grove is planted, set with Arizona stock.

The Larson family, from Sweden, signed up to learn the art

Of grow'n golden citrus beauties out of rubble, sand, and rock.

Two fields of grain...

One yellow, one brown...

Planted, tended, and grown

By student families happy to learn how to make a live'n from soft winter-wheat 'n corn.

Dixie 'n Theo share their recipes and traditions

For preserve'n ripe food to last through the Seasons

Stock grown fat and ready for slaughter

Preserve'n meat... an art...

Like cheese and jellies

And fresh-baked bread rise'n like a rocket.

The Virginia girl has stopped.

dream'n of the past.

She knows her future life is cast

With the fortunes of a real good man

Here, with the hard, hot rocks, sting'n cactus, and gritty sand.

The windmill makes a

Miller out of a lost gunfighter

Frank & Sue find more than just a little laughter.

In sight, and sound, of the windmill's swoop

With facilities for more than horseshoes, wheels, and barrel hoops,

River Creek Forge is fired up

Alongside Winkn's first & second love:

The River Creek Stables & Horsesales Hub

The first Monday of every month - weather permit'n -

Winkn trades in horseflesh, mead, 'n throws a big ol' pig pick'n.

Hugh offers Buck the job of Run'n the forge on his own.

And... as instructor for PHA... his students will offer to learn his trade

In exchange for build'n Buck a new adobe home.

Both offers are made... let's see what Buck says.

And... the biggest news saved for last...

Saturdays, from dawn to 3,

a Free Farmer's Market, and stock sale, hosted by PHA,

Will be open for trade & commerce

Across from the church and beside the telegraph office.

Craftsmen & artisans, ranchers & farmers -

All are welcome to sell, buy, and barter.

Outside, and covered, or

Inside, protected,

Pioneer talents will be spread all about.

Honey, jewel jelly, pickles, and quilts

Hams, breads, and sausages... rich,tangy cheese from tasty goat's milk.

Cattle 'n ponies, chicken 'n pigs,

And a bright, yellow weather-vane with a cow that dances jigs.

Fried pies 'n fresh-picked lemons...

2 lb. beets 'n red-ripe melons

City, or country, all are welcome.

All are invited to buy, sell, and barter

You might even discover someone trade'n a set of curtains

Made of ol' red garters.