Holly Schrag
Bio
I am 48yrs old, and I have recently become an empty nester. Between my husband and I, we have five children. I grew up in a small town in Ohio, and I currently live in rural Kansas on a farm. I am an accountant with a desire to write.
Stories (2/0)
Small Town Gem
This little hidden gem is located in Burrton, Kansas. The population is around a thousand people, give or take a few. It's located approximately forty miles northwest of Wichita, Kansas. Kansas, the place that everyone likes to make references to The Wizard of Oz. I hate to burst anyone's bubble, but it was actually filmed in Oklahoma. Just a little fun fact for you. There really is no place like home. The Barn will make you feel like you are at home eating a home cooked meal on a Sunday afternoon. This quaint and country themed restaurant will leave your taste buds speechless with their amazing chicken fried steak. It just doesn't get any better than that. They have mouthwatering steaks, country fried appetizers, chicken, pork chops, burgers, and many tasty sides to choose from. The atmosphere is cozy, warm, and friendly. When you walk in the door, you are greeted with warm and friendly smiles. Their warm and welcoming smiles are just the beginning of the impressive experience that you are about to encounter. The waiting area has rustic painted benches with rustic decor hanging on the walls. As you enter the restaurant itself, a warm and cozy feeling fills your heart and makes you smile. The smells that your nose encounters are heavenly. The decor is a mixture of rustic, antique, and country all rolled into one. From the barn wood walls to the grain bin that has been converted into a bar, the uniqueness of this restaurant is flattering. The old rustic signs that hang on the walls are a reminder of the "good ole days". From the light fixtures to the hard wood floors, everything is spectacular. There are two large barn doors that open up to the outside for different occasions. They have a few televisions to watch sporting events. Kansans like their food, their beer, and their football. If you bring all of that and put tasty food into the mix, then you are successful at winning the hearts of a Kansan.
By Holly Schrag3 years ago in Feast
Jake
I had three dogs, and I lost all three of them within a year’s time. A German Shepherd named Zeus, a Border Collie named Molly, and a Miniature Yorkie named Lizzie. They were the three musketeers. They all grew up together, and they were all beginning to show their age. Zeus and Molly both passed in their sleep, and little Lizzie had to eventually be put to rest. My heart was broken when I lost them all. I promised myself that I would not put myself through that again. My heart was empty, and I couldn’t find a way to fill it again. My husband suggested that I get another dog. I pondered the idea for a few weeks. Finally I decided that I would go to the shelter and take a look at what they had. This was my first time going to a shelter to find a new companion. At the shelter I was greeted by a friendly young lady that offered to show me around. I looked through a lot of glass doors at all the different dogs. She took me by the medical wing that had a few dogs that would be getting released soon. I walked by the first door, and I only seen a cot set up in there with no dog. I went in and sat down on the floor. After a few minutes, and a bit of coercing, he was slowly making his way out from under the cot. He came over and sniffed my hand, and sat down staring at me. After a few minutes of talking to him, he finally allowed me to pet him. When the door opened, he ran back under the cot. The young lady informed me that they had rescued him from an alley, and he was digging in the trash cans for food. When they evaluated him, they were certain that he had been abused by someone. I thought about it all the way home. I woke up the next morning, and told my husband that I was going to go and visit with him again before I made a decision. When I arrived, the same young lady approached me. She asked me if I wanted to see him again. She then lead me to where he was. When I walked up to the glass door, I saw his nose sticking out from beneath the cot. I crouched down until he could see me. All of a sudden he bolted out from beneath the cot, and started jumping around, barking and whining. She gasped in surprise and said that she had never seen him behave that way. We opened the door and I stepped inside. He was jumping all over me and crying. He had claimed me. How could I say no to him? I told her with tears in my eyes that I would take him to his forever home. I opened the car door, and he jumped right into the front seat. He sat there all the way home staring straight ahead as though he was a human being. We got home, and he went inside as though it had always been his home. He was shy around most people that came around for quite a while. He has become an amazing dog that stole my heart and filled it with happiness again. That was almost 5 years ago. He has overcome so much. I am so thankful that I walked in to that shelter that day. By the way…..his name is Jake.
By Holly Schrag3 years ago in Petlife
