Commentator Reflects on Lost Sheep and Turbulent Times

From: All Things Considered (NPR) | Date: August 20, 1996 | Copyright information


NPR All Things Considered

08-20-1996

Commentator Don McCaig tells a story of 27 lost sheep. After searching nearly everywhere for the sheep, he finally found them across a river, nibbling on grass. He discusses the happiness at finding the sheep.

ROBERT SIEGEL, Host: This month the sheep in the Allegheny Mountains of Virginia are said to fat with good grass. Commentator Donald McCaig has time to reflect on more turbulent times on his farm.

DONALD Mc...

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