Milliron Monday: Dennis Powell's View from Mudsock Heights - When We're Out of Touch

Abbott "Pete" Smith D.V.M.:  June 16, 1938 - February 22, 2010

Virginia Joyann "Jody" Haley Smith: April 2, 1938 - May 9, 2021

Welcome to Milliron Monday where every Monday we celebrate the legacy of Milliron Farm and Clinic, Dr. Pete and Jody Smith. 

"I’d run into Jody all the time, and if I had an assignment, assignment be damned because we were going to talk for awhile."

― Dennis Powell

Have you ever thought of someone, and you can't shake the thought? Their name pops up everywhere and you know you need to reach out. Well, that's what happened week before last. I hadn't heard from Dennis Powell for a very long time and sent him an email to see how things were going. As usual, he is doing well, reading and writing.

I asked Dennis if he enjoyed Jody's recent publication of short stories, the collection from her memorial service. He replied he had not seen it, nor did he know that Jody passed away.

This is my fault. Dennis should have known. He should have been at her memorial. Jody would have expected him to be there. She was a fan of his column The View from Mudsock Heights. 

In Dennis' column last week, he wrote of Dr. Smith, Jody, and what happens when we're out of touch. Read the entire post here. 

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Through captivating, powerful, and emotional anecdotes, we celebrate the life of Dr. Abbott P. Smith. His biography takes the reader from smiles to laughter to empathy and tears. Dr. Smith gave us compelling lessons learned from animals; the role animals play in the human condition, the joy of loving an animal, and the awe of their spirituality. A tender and profound look into the life of a skilled veterinarian.