Don McDougle
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One Thing Leads to Snother
Being an avid gardener, she knows which plants to grow in her garden that would help keep pests away. She always put mammoth sunflowers at the ends of her beds, knowing that many garden pests would be attracted to them and they were strong enough to not succumb to their attacks. She planted onions and garlic on the outside edges. Many rodents would be discouraged by the pungent smell. She keeps marigolds in pots so she can plant them between her tomato plants. Not only are they beautiful, but the strong aroma keeps pests away.
By Don McDougle3 years ago in Fiction
Plan A
I find myself in a situation that is unbearable. I was born to an indentured slave who worked for a plantation owner. Slavery was abolished years ago and many slaves found themselves with not enough money to buy land so they were given “jobs” on the plantations where they had been slaves. Some “freed” slaves moved into towns close to the plantations and could not find jobs or housing. Suffering from poverty, some walked into larger towns and found jobs that gave them an apartment near the place they worked. The wages were very low and getting ahead took a lot of patience and determination.
By Don McDougle3 years ago in Fiction
Lost and Found
I am walking through the forest in a mid America state. The last memory I had was sleeping in my bed. I don’t know how I got here or when I was at home the last time. It may have been last night or months ago. Lost and confused, I am trying to find someplace where I can ask where I am. I continue to walk yet not finding a road or town. I maybe should be afraid but for some strange reason I am not. I keep looking for a trail in the forest but I don't see one. The sun is directly overhead so I can’t even tell which direction I am going. I wandered about for what seemed hours until I came to a wide gorge. How far down I could not tell and I knew I couldn’t go down the edge. On the other side I saw what appeared to be a barn. It was there by itself with no other buildings. I thought it strange that there was a barn out here in the middle of nowhere, yet I decided it was the first sign of civilization I had seen. I looked both directions to see if there was a way to get to the other side. They both looked like it would be a long hike so I went to the right, hoping I would find a way to get across the gorge. The sun was going down and I knew I would have to make a shelter for the night if I didn’t get across to the barn.
By Don McDougle3 years ago in Fiction
Don McDougle, quotes
Beyond words, stars, planets, possessions and all the things you can see, touch, hear, taste or smell, there is a world. In it you are connected with the eternal that never changes. It is who you really are. There are no more questions for all is revealed as you need it. You can return to the physical world and occupy your body. It is as a costume so you will be a presence there. It may get older, but will not die until you have served your purpose.
By Don McDougle3 years ago in Motivation
“The Unseen World”
We are born into this world with five senses. These help us to navigate through it and to be able to move and function. The human body is a miraculous mechanism. If one of the senses is lost or minimized, the others are usually enhanced, making up for the loss. Internally we have the intuition, an inner sense of knowing. It can be more or less understood by the individual and one can learn to use it more and more. This is also called an “hunch” and can be in tune with reality. In some cases it is based on experience. Then it can be misleading if the person has had traumatic experiences or was indoctrinated in a set of beliefs.
By Don McDougle3 years ago in Psyche
MAYBE
MAYBE My great grandfather had thousands of acres of prime land that had a large river running through it. He had seven sons and two daughters. As his children got married, he gave each of the three hundred acres. Back then, neighbors and family would come for a “barn raising”, which provided a house and barn for the young couple to get a start in life. He would give each some cattle and horses, and farm equipment. My grandfather married and received his inheritance when the “Great War” started. He, like many young men, enlisted in the army. Knowing his wife feared for him, he bought a heart shaped locket on a chain that had their wedding picture in it. He told her to look at it when she was afraid. He always thought he'd be coming back.
By Don McDougle3 years ago in Fiction