Molly Lacelle

19/05/2025

To the old farmer driving his tractor down the road today, I saw you wave at me to pass when it was clear. I noticed you tipping your hat and wiping the sweat from your forehead, and I saw it running down the back of your shirt. Don't worry about me being behind you; I'll just follow with my hazard lights on until you turn off.
When you turned your head back the second time and saw my hazard lights and waved your thanks, it made me smile. I'll keep you safe because I appreciate the hard work you put in to make a living. I know you're up before me, and I know you're still working when I'm resting at home. I'm fine driving a little slower, taking in all the fields you tend to. They're as perfect as you are.
Thank you for slowing me down so I can reflect on the importance of what you do and what you bring to the table. ❤️ You just keep driving, Sir, and I'll just keep following.
Dusty old farmer out working your fields,
Hanging down over your tractor wheels,
The sun beating down turns the red paint to orange,
And rusty old patches of steel.
There's no farmer songs on that car radio,
Just cowboys, truck drivers, and pain.
Well, this is my way to say thanks for the meal,
And I hope there's no shortage of rain.
Straw hats and old dirty hankies,
Mopping a face like a shoe.
Thanks for the meal, here's a song that is real,
From a kid from the city to you.
The combines gang up, take most of the bread,
Things just ain't like they used to be.
Though your kids are out after the American dream,
And they're working in big factories.
Now, if I come on by, when you're out in the sun,
Can I wave at you just like a friend?
These days when everyone's taking so much,
There's somebody giving back in.
Straw hats and old dirty hankies,
Mopping a face like a shoe.
Thanks for the meal, here's a song that is real,
From a kid from the city to you.
– Murray McLaughlin, Farmer’s Song
Photographer: Danny Jones

19/05/2025

16/12/2024

Start the week off with a chuckle! 😹

04/11/2024

”A couple of weeks ago the wife and I were standing in line at a Sun City Arby's for a quick bite. The line was eight deep when I noticed a old man with the name "Marines" on the back of his baseball cap. He and his "wife" were searching their pockets for change, having decided on getting the $6.00 Special of two fish sandwiches. As they stepped up to place their order, the old man his shaking hands holding little more than $6.00 in change.

I excused myself in front of the waiting customers ahead of me to get to the counter. I heard several folks grumble about me cutting in front of them as I made my way to the cashier, but my wife, who had stayed in place, quietly said, just watch. The old man had placed his order of the fish sandwiches and for two water cups. He put his change on the counter and was about to push it to the cashier, when I put my hand on his shoulder and said "Semper Fi Marine", Thank You For Your Service this is on me.

I gave the cashier a twenty dollar bill, and said let's start over. Immediately turning to look me in the eye, he responded with "Do or Die"! I helped him finish his order with milkshakes, fries, and a couple of turnovers for dessert. Both had teary eyes as they made their way to a table, and surprisingly so did most of the people I'd cut in front of getting to the counter. Except for the two big bikers who were directly in front of us.

They claimed it was allergies that made their eyes leak. We finally received our order and headed to the dining area where we saw that the old couple had made room for us at their table. What had started out as a quick evening meal, ended up being an hour and a half long dinner engagement. I learned that he had slugged it out on both Saipan and later on Iwo Jima as a 19 year old, with Purple Hearts from both actions. For me, some days just don't get better than this.”

Credit: Reddit / DevilDog1966

28/10/2024

Oh my ok I need to get this out. I rescued a rescued a guinea pig around a year ago actually got shafted into thinking the owner was going to help out with cost of but.. Long story short I am stuck with her and mine (mine is by choice). Now I am stuck with an extra expense I cannot afford cause as you all know I have Molly and she comes first no matter what! I know some of you might be thinking why did you get another knowing..You see thats just it I did not know she owner was going to not help out with the expense and believe you me I tried to rehome her (the extra guinea pig). So if any one in Sudbury, Ontario has any hay please any little bit helps just to get us by till Thursday let me know. thank you so much for reading my rant and anything else.

21/10/2024