Memories of Mary Lou
I long ago asked why the bull had a ring in its nose. I was told, simply, to never get close enough to find...
Kitchen is heart and soul of farm
There is nothing more joyful than laughter and conversation wrapped around a hearty meal with friends.
Wash day? We have it way too easy!
My grandmother once told me that my generation had no idea what real housework consisted of, especially when it came to wash day. She...
Mother Nature is always in charge
By JUDITH SUTHERLANDFarm and Dairy columnistHoping for a little Irish luck, all I am asking is to replace the mud with a whole lot...
Life’s journey is lovelier with dogs
"I think dogs are the most amazing creatures; they give unconditional love. For me they are the role model for being alive." -- Gilda...
What the written word can do
I wish I had a nickle for every time I have been asked, “how do you find something to write about every single week?”...
Can lesson can be learned from past?
Have you noticed a trend in the American work force? It seems that everyone I talk to is either being worked to death with...
Snow not as appealing as it used to be
You know you are getting old when snow no longer holds one single bit of appeal.I think of all the times I hoped for...
They don’t make ’em like they used to
"The strongest oak of the forest is not the one that is protected from the storm and hidden from the sun. It's the one...
Bottled serenity could cure any illness
"I was shaken awake by a nasty wind this morning. As I headed out to the barn to begin my chores, I saw that...
