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Shanty Boat

Button Lathe and Cooling Casket

Taking a lunch break with my mules at Stephenson’s General Store in Leavenworth, Indiana, I was reminded of one of my favorite books, “Shanty Boat” by Harlan Hubbard. The book is the account of Harlan’s 7 year journey down the Ohio and MIssissippi Rivers in his shanty boat. Accompanying Harlan were his wife Anna, a few dogs and occasionally, a hive of bees.

Mule Brick cooling off under cottonwood tree at Stephenson's General Store in Leavenworth, Indiana

Harland traveled the river with dogs and bees. I’m visiting with mules Brick and Cracker. Here, Brick… Continue reading →