Flyover Country—A Story About Rural Living
Copyright: Herman L. Peace Jr.
Chapter 1: In the Beginning
April 9, 2022
The Kelsey family did not suffer too much at the beginning of the Great Depression. Texas was a state that’s…3: The Air War
April 9, 2022
Be copy now to men of grosser blood, And teach them how to War. Shakespeare; Henry V Sean was part…4: Plowshares Out Of Swords
April 9, 2022
The end of the War left America euphoric. It had been bloody, and many families lost loved ones. Mothers whose…5: Boo In The Hospital
April 9, 2022
Boo was taken to Baylor hospital to begin his months of surgery. As did his transgressor: Lesley Colton. Boo’s injuries…Chapter 6: Making Whoopie
April 19, 2022
Boo was taken to Baylor Hospital to begin his months of surgery. As did his transgressor: Lesley Colton. Boo’s injuries…Chapter 7: Raising Loretta
June 10, 2023
That day arrived when Mary went into labor. She stayed with her Mother in Dallas so she could have her…Chapter 8: Carr
April 9, 2022
The first memories Carr Benton had of life, were of sitting in a tiny rocking chair. He had a wooden…Chapter 9: The Wedding
December 18, 2022
Loretta and Travis are the mainstays of our village life. Their marriage was this burgs’ defining moment. Travis is our…Chapter 10: Gertrude and the Wedding Call
June 10, 2023
Gertrude had just started working for 911 dispatch. She was smart and the Sheriff knew she was going to be…Chapter 11: Carr and His Father’s Death
June 10, 2023
Carr Benton is the owner of the feed store here in town. He is as redneck as they get. Always…Chapter 11.5: Junior and Scotty
June 18, 2023
How Scotty came into Carr’s life is the result of the nightmare of every parent. The worst thing that could…Chapter 12: The Chase
June 11, 2023
She could hear the men closing in. The sound of the barking dogs grew louder. Running as fast as she…Chapter 13: The Whittling Bench, aka Bullsitooterie
December 23, 2022
The bench in front of the Feed Store was about 15 feet long and covered with galvanized tin. That galvanized…Chapter 14: The Aftermath
December 18, 2022
The Sheriff Deputies, Freddie, and Russel began their day by meeting at the Feed Store for coffee. The only time…Chapter 15: Who Pulls the Levers
December 18, 2022
You can’t understand life in our tiny community without knowing who pulls the levers. That would be Lorretta. She runs…Chapter 16: The Salon
December 18, 2022
The salon is the creation of Travis’ and it reflects the creativity of his hands. A large porch with an…Chapter 17: Travis and Loretta with Child
December 19, 2022
Travis and Loretta had a great marriage. Travis made sure to take the time to give her, a good listening…Chapter 17.5 The Bullsitooterie
June 27, 2023
The Denizens of the whittlin’ bench arrived one morning to find a large sign over their bench. Carr Benton was…Chapter 18: Clifford and Mildred
December 19, 2022
Genesis 2:24: “Therefore shall a man leave his father and his mother and shall cleave unto his wife: and they…Chapter 19: The Young Preacher
December 20, 2022
Our Preacher arrived here at the beginning of the new millennia. He was a young man with a new wife…Chapter 20: Junior (More Work)
April 19, 2022
Carr Benton found himself single after ten years of marriage. Turns out it wasn’t all that hard. No bickering nor…Chapter 21: The Gunfight
December 20, 2022
Gerty was reading, “10 Ways to Tell if He Will Cheat,” when the phone rang. When she said,”911 Dispatch” a…Chapter 22: Aftermath of the Gunfight
June 13, 2023
A Texas Ranger was here to investigate the deputies involved shooting that resulted in the deaths of two suspects. He…Chapter 23: The Adoption
June 13, 2023
Freddie's wife LouAnn was summoned to the hospital the night of the gunfight. That is how she found out her…Chapter 24: Dwight
December 20, 2022
A man said to the universe:“Sir I exist!”“However,” replied the universe,“The fact has not created in meA sense of obligation.”…Chapter 25: Dwight and Feedstore
June 15, 2023
Dwight, the garbage man’s cousin, stopped Carr on the street to show off his new tattoo. His sister got some…Chapter 26: The Barbershop
June 15, 2023
Travis and Lisa for the past three months have been hatching their plans for a barber shop on the property…Chapter 27: Sturgis
June 15, 2023
The Guys were up and at it early today, commenting on the world while sitting on the bench at the…Freddie and Russell
December 18, 2022
Freddy and Russell loved to begin their day at the feed store. The Sheriffs ‘Deputies felt like they were celebrities…The Wedding
April 9, 2022
Loretta and Travis are the mainstays of our village life. Their marriage was this burgs’ defining moment. Travis is our…Just Another Day
October 25, 2022
It was a beautiful day. The most oppressive part of the summer was over. It was cool and the Old…