This blog has allowed me to cover many things over the years I’ve been writing it. Its primary focus is politics and public policy. I also choose to write about “life experience” and assorted other matters that pop into my noggin. I’ve shared with you how my wife and I have become parents to an adorable … Continue reading Happy Trails … to us
Readers of this blog have been patient and receptive to my tales about Toby the Puppy, the pooch who was a key family member for nine years. I lost him to cancer on Dec. 1, 2023, an event that continues to fill me with sadness. However, upon returning from vacation September, I had the good … Continue reading A word about Sabol
Mom always advised me against “wishing my life away” by wanting a date to arrive sooner rather than later. I am going to ignore Mom’s sage wisdom on one matter, in that I want this year to end as rapidly as possible. That means I will welcome the arrival of 2024 with ruffles and flourishes, … Continue reading Wishing for a quick end to ’23
By JOHN KANELIS / johnkanelis_92@hotmail.com Once long ago I read that it is good for bloggers to write about their blog. So that’s what I’ll do with this brief post. High Plains Blogger is about to reach a milestone of sorts. That would be 600 consecutive days of fresh posts. Why brag about that? Well, … Continue reading Blog about to reach new milestone
I have made a command decision I want to share with you. Some time back I mused out loud on this blog that I might change its name when we relocated to North Texas. The name “High Plains Blogger” has served two purposes. One was to salute our location on the High Plains of Texas; … Continue reading Decision made on name of blog
SAN FELIPE, Texas — I’ve enjoyed regaling you with tales of our puppy, Toby. I recently wrote about a big test that awaited us as we prepared to hit the road with Toby and, yep, his big “sister,” Mittens, our 13-year-old kitty. A week in on that journey and I’m happy to report that all is … Continue reading So far so good … with Kitty on board