By Doug Fincher

“My Painted Throat” by Doug Fincher

September 5, 2023 - In 1950 at the age of 18, I hitch-hiked to Springfield, Missouri with three dollars in my pocket. I persuaded the College to let me enroll with the promise to pay as I could for a room in the dormitory. I was given a room shared with Don Walker of Tyler, Texas. It was complete with a lavatory, a Panel-Ray Heater a washcloth, a towel, a broom, and two bunk beds.

“My Dad’s Button Willow” by Doug Fincher

“He took also of the seed of the land, and planted it in a fruitful field; he placed it by great waters, and set it as a willow tree.” Ezekiel 17:5

“My Brother That Was Shot Twice” by Doug Fincher

August 14, 2023 - Considering the fact that our family was large (10 children) John was the only one of us who ever broke a bone. And not only did he break his leg while walking through a planer mill, he was the only one of us that was shot… twice.

"A Dollar from God" by Doug Fincher

“Your Father knows your needs…” Matt. 6:8

"My Sister Talked to Lizards" by Doug Fincher

“Draw nigh to God, and he will draw nigh to you...” James 4:8

"Getting What We Pay For" by Doug Fincher

“Salvation is the gift of God… not of works, lest any man should boast…” Ephesians 2:8

“Our Trusty Slingshots” by Doug Fincher

"Gordon Peavy" by Doug Fincher

“… you’ll have treasure in heaven..” Luke 18:22

July 3, 2023 - Gordon was San Augustine’s finest truck farmer. He farmed in the Patroon Creek bottom and occasionally on the old Horne place. He taught me to drive a tractor, tie turnip greens with bear grass and know when a watermelon’s ripe.

“The Antelope” by Doug Fincher

"Books on Light" by Doug Fincher

“I am the light of the world…” John 8:12

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