by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Grandpop
Howdy Friends! Fall knocked on the door. Air light and crisp. A few maples sported red patches. Hummingbirds mostly gone. Flowers fading, but bustling with goldfinches stealing seeds from cosmos, zinnias and marigolds. Grandpop loved fall. Always said it geared him up...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! He stopped under the oak on his way to the barn, looked out to his mare, and whistled. She raised her head, after a pause, came to his side. Draping his arm over her neck he let her bear his weight. They stood a moment, him leaning on her, she accepting...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses, Writing
Howdy Friends! Let’s see if I can tie two emails that are worlds apart (are they really?), together. One a horse question and one about writing. A friend emailed and asked how I build confidence in a horse. Another friend asked how I build a character in a...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends! Tom stared at the pack of cookies on the fold down tray as the train came out of the tunnel. Seemed like a good time to open the little bundle of black cookies with creamy white filling that had been tempting him. Shifting in his seat, Tom was just...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Horse Care, It's for the Horses
Howdy Friends, Recently a young girl who is reading my book, “It’s for the Horses” emailed me with this question; “I know it all depends on the horse and its personality, but do you have an opinion on what someone’s first horse should be?” I assured her I do,...
by Dutch Henry | Coffee Clutch, Writing
Howdy Friends! I had a friend ask a writing question, and it struck me a lot of folks have similar thoughts – So I’ll share the condensed answer, just in case it’ll help others. The question revolved around character development. How much, and how fast. The answer is,...
