Archive - The Anvil's Ring

Not all Heroes Wear Capes

Aug 9 •

John J OConnell IV

July 2025

I was at the local medical facility for a blood draw last week.

Jul 26 •

John J OConnell IV

Martin and Heida

Some of our favorite people

Jul 19 •

John J OConnell IV

Rain, Rain, Go Away

But after I'm done fishing

Jul 5 •

John J OConnell IV

June 2025

[COPY] A Horseshoer and The Little Bighorn

Jun 28 •

John J OConnell IV

Jun 21 •

John J OConnell IV

It's Branding Time!

I walked in the house around supper time and gave Kerry a smooch on the cheek.The Anvil's Ring is a reader-supported publication.

Jun 14 •

John J OConnell IV

Jun 7 •

John J OConnell IV

May 2025

I've Been Thinking

Relax. It's not as dangerous as the other time I was thinking.

May 31 •

John J OConnell IV

With a Guest Author

May 26 •

John J OConnell IV

May 17 •

John J OConnell IV

[COPY] What Goes Up Must Come Down

Especially when you are on a horse

May 11 •

John J OConnell IV

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