R.P. presents a new listener appreciation poem titled "Common Ground" to celebrate the 1200th edition of Home Grown this week.
“Common Ground” – Homegrown Ep. #1200
“Where the New Nails Grow” – Homegrown Ep. #1199
R.P. will be kicking off his Freedom 250 tour at the Lincoln County Historical Museum's Heritage Festival in North Platte on June 13th at 1:30, featuring his favorite, "Where the New Nails Grow."
“Mind Game” – Homegrown Ep. #1194
A last waking thought muse inspires a new day poem that R.P. has titled "Mind Game".
“Nebraska Statehood” – Homegrown Ep. #1193
Not being able to leave well enough alone, R.P. takes another run at the "Nebraska Statehood" poem.
“The Heifer Poem” and “The Gathering” – Homegrown Ep. #1192
The update discusses the calving season and invites readers to the Nebraska Cowboy Poetry Gathering, featuring R.P.'s poems "The Heifer Poem" and "The Gathering." The event highlights the significance of cowboy poetry in celebrating ranch life and community.
“Showdown at Snowdrift Corral” – Homegrown Ep. #1191
This week, we take another look at the classic tale "Showdown at Snowdrift Corral," which revolves around a calving season, highlighting themes of conflict and resolution in a rural setting. Experience the excitement anew with this timeless story.
“Spring Blessing” – Homegrown Ep. #1190
"Spring Blessing", a poem for Easter and everyday.
“Late March 2026” and “Tribulation Grazing” – Homegrown Ep. #1189
The post reflects on "Late March 2026," revisiting themes and ideas from "Tribulation Grazin." It presents insights and perspectives that offer a deeper understanding of the original work while exploring its relevance and impact in the current context. The reflections encourage readers to engage with these concepts thoughtfully.
“Book Learning” – Homegrown Ep. #1188
This post reflects on the beginning of the calving season and features a poem called "Book Learning" by R.P. It captures the significance of early experiences in agriculture while intertwining literary expression to enhance appreciation of the farming life.