Where I Live

by Nikita La Femme

O-kla-homa...where the wind comes sweeping down the plains....well...I live in Oklahoma, and we sure do have winds, but we don't live on the plains! We live at the foot of the Cookson Hills in Eastern Oklahoma, near the border town of Fort Smith, Arkansas.

        This is an interesting area, with a history of outlaws, Indians, gunfighters, and other characters to intrique fans of the Wild West!

        The Rodeo is the social event of the year, and even small children are expert judges of horses. Many champion Rodeo riders and Western movie stars were born in this area of the country.

        I do not ride horses, but I do enjoy laying on the porch and watching them in the pasture. I have a perfect view of all activity outside, from the cows with their baby calves, the many birds flying around, the squirrels running up and down the trees, and an occasional skunk marching along undisturbed by anyone! There is also a herd of deer that hide out near the house during deer season. :-)

          My house is warm in the winter, and cool in the summer, and I have a choice of napping places. I am allowed to do pretty much anything I want to do, so I'm content and satisfied with my life.