D. E. Larsen, DVM I struggled to secure the cow with a rope tied to a fence post and a sideline to hold her still enough for me to do a pregnancy exam. I looked over this place while I was working. Big house, too fancy for my style, and a large guest house. AllContinue reading “Granny’s Instructions”
Monthly Archives: April 2020
Bill and Mary Jane
D. E. Larsen, DVM I turned off of McDowell Creek road into the barnyard. I could see only a few cows in the holding pen and a couple of guys heading up the hill to the upper pasture. I looked at the clock to make sure I wasn’t early for the appointment to due theContinue reading “Bill and Mary Jane”
The Old Sickle Mower
D. E. Larsen, DVM I hated this hole. I was trying to visualize the perfect shot as I placed my ball on the tee. Standing back behind the ball, I took a deep breath. Even with my slice, I could play this hole. I never understood why it bothered me so. The 8th hole atContinue reading “The Old Sickle Mower”
On the Wheel with a Broken Wheel
D. E. Larsen, DVM Pat was standing at the counter, clutching a shoebox in her hands. “I know we impose on your generosity, Dr. Larsen,” she said. “But the class is heartbroken over Blossom. Can you get a look at her?” “Don’t feel like you’re imposing, Pat,” I said. “I see all the classroom petsContinue reading “On the Wheel with a Broken Wheel”
The Upgrade
The Upgrade D. E. Larsen, DVM “You need to hurry, your flight is boarding now,” the airline attendant said as he took our bags. “If your bags don’t make your flight, they will be on the next flight. You have a full plane, there is a Ducks game in Berkley Saturday.” We hurried down theContinue reading “The Upgrade”