Janis
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The horse started walking, slowly at first. The walk turned into a trot, progressed to a gallop and soon we were racing across the field at full speed. I heard the other kids say, "Look at Janis go!" What an exhilarating ride this had become. My hair was streaming behind me as Jahda's hooves thundered on the ground. When I tried to slow Jahda down by pulling on the reins, there was absolutely no response; I had no control at all. I had been told she was a jumper and we were swiftly approaching a fence. I knew that if she jumped, I was not a good enough rider to stay with her. I kicked my feet out of the stirrups so that when I fell, and I knew I would, I wouldn't get hung up. As we approached the place where I thought Jahda would jump the fence, I grabbed for her neck.
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About the Book
Janis grew up in North Sacramento where neighbors were like family. When her parents divorced and sold their home, Janis learned to adapt to many different environments. She milked cows on her aunt's farm, attended a one-room schoolhouse and found the love of her life in a beautiful little town called Round Valley.
This book contains a kaleidoscope of cherished moments ranging from childhood memories to family history.
Janis and her husband, Ted, decided to "smell the roses" as they went along, so they saved up all winter in order to travel a week or two in the summer. They appreciate the opportunities to have seen many awesome things of beauty on their journeys like DaVinci's statue of David, The Hope Diamond and the Lincoln Monument.
Retirement is a gift of time to enjoy family, grandkids, yard sales and casinos. There are still places to see, so the traveling itch may need a little more scratching.
About the Author
Janis lives in Redwood Valley, California with her husband, Ted. She retired after thirty years as a school secretary. Some of her favorite activities are traveling, wildlife photography and spending time with her grandchildren.