Good Morning

The Writer, Vernon Wade

Vernon Wade is a poet, author and freelancer. He has been published in The Gorge Literary Journal, Dualsport Rider Magazine, Hack’d Magazine, The Sidecarist, ROB Magazine and The Hood River News.

The world fills him with wonder. When he looks at the sky he is lifted into flights of fancy, when he stares at the earth he is drawn beneath its surface. He is delighted to find the macrocosm and the microcosm equally mesmerizing.

7/11/26 6:45 53F (11.6C) Clear with a chance of horses.

A fingernail moon hangs above the pines. It will wink out tomorrow.

Last night one of Scott’s mares stole my drink. This morning I woke up to find the same horse inside the lodge, front feet, head and shoulders, with her nose in the fire bucket. These Eastern Oregon girls lead a more wanton lifestyle than I have been led to believe.

It was a pleasant morning, warming quickly. By 9:00 it was 68F (20C) heading for 90F (32.2C).

We had breakfast for lunch again, this time steak and eggs. Scott has a secret recipe which yields a delightful crust on the steak.

Good morning.