Welcome to the Ozarks by Lauren M. Weinand, M.D. Where turtles and armadillos share the cloistered roads you travel and a chorus of tree frogs lulls you to sleep Cloaked in their bewitching, boundless oaks people are kind, but kindly advise: Don’t forget, sweetie, you’re in the South Land is liberty, liberty to farm,…
Plate 1. Abandoned Ozark barnyard, Taney County, Missouri. Nightfall by Joshua Heston Night falls. The air is warm in the darkness. Overgrown meadows and abandoned farmyards come alive, first with insects, then vermin. Mice. Voles. Shrews. Rats. All hurrying to eat, to store, to prepare for the onrushing winter that — deep within their genetic…
Editor’s note: the articles below have been challenged by several readers, calling Dale Grubaugh’s comments “misleading,” and “false.” While StateoftheOzarks respects many differing viewpoints, Grubaugh’s recorded experiences are just that: recorded. An actual experience cannot be labeled “false” if it has occurred — and Grubaugh’s experiences occurred. His writings are presented here objectively. For a…
The Old Rugged Cross Sung by Dale Grubaugh. WORDS AND TUNE OLD RUGGED CROSS, GEORGE BERNARD, 1913. FIRST VERSE: On a hill far away stood an old rugged cross, The emblem of suff’ring and shame; And I love that old cross where the dearest and best For a world of lost sinners was slain. SECOND…
Amazing Grace Sung by Dale Grubaugh. JOHN NEWTON, 1725 TO 1807. EARLY AMERICAN MELODY. AMAZING GRACE. C.M. FIRST VERSE: Amazing grace! how sweet the sound, That saved a wretch like me! I once was lost, but now am found, Was blind but now I see. SECOND VERSE: ’Twas grace that taught my heart to fear,…
Back about 1981 when I loved cheeseburgers and didn’t wear pants. Come to think of it, little has changed since those days. An Ozark Workout by Joshua Heston “I’m sitting across from Joshua Heston, editor of the impressive StateoftheOzarks.net. We are in the cozy Vintage Paris coffee shop in downtown Hollister, Missouri. The winter air…
Judlin Collage Born in the San Francisco Bay Area, Jennifer Judlin is inspired by folk art, interpretive dance, and East-Asian influences. She uses hand-cut fabrics to create collages emphasizing movement, beauty and harmony. Jennifer has a background in drawing and painting. She studied at The Art Institute of Chicago and The Kalamazoo Institute of Art.…
Shepherd of the Hills Country (1913-1960) by J. Thomas and Joshua Heston As Shepherd of the Hills became a bestselling novel, fans of the book began flocking to the Branson area. The visitors hoped to experience Shepherd of the Hills country for themselves. Locals latched onto the notion of making a living from this newfound…
Joseph Long Real Estate – Worley & Associates “I’m good at serving people,” shares Joseph Long, “I’m excited to grow community. Selling or buying a home is one of the most emotionally stressful — and joyful — moments in people’s lives. I want to help serve them through that time.” Joseph may be contacted by…
Scrapper’s Snips & Stitches – Michelle Waters Michelle Waters hand-crafts one-of-its-kind gifts of fabric scraps, remnants and also re-purposes denim fabric. All are uniquely designed. She also crafts doll clothes (for 18-inch dolls). Connect with Michelle on Facebook or on GypsySpoonful. “Michelle Waters is a creative genius! I had her make an apron for my…