The Lost Horse Shoe Nail: A Story for Emanuel

In ancient times its said that

For the want of a nail a shoe was lost

For the want of a shoe the horse was lost

For the want of a horse the kingdom was lost

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The years went by

And we wondered why

That horseshoe nail was never found

Then one day I heard a hissing sound

Can you guess what roused my ire?

The nail was found and it was in my tire

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Look no more for the fabled nail

Just send the check to The Tire Shop by tomorrow’s mail

Willis “Skip” Barshied

1930 - 2020

Beyond his preservation work, Skip was a gifted storyteller and writer, sharing his deep knowledge and love for the region through poems, essays, and historical narratives, including his book "Shoes for John" and the popular "Whatchmacallits" series. His efforts and collections have been invaluable in connecting people to the history and heritage of Stone Arabia and the broader Mohawk Valley.