Part One: An offer from out of the blue that would shape the future
Spring is a season of new beginnings. For one family in Jeromesville, Ohio, a neighborly proposition and a handshake set the course for a legacy in dairy farming.
Meal time should be an important part of family time
From the strict rules of the Great Depression to today’s busy schedules, a look at how family mealtime has evolved and why gathering at the table still matters.
‘I can spot a Sutherland Westie from a mile away’
From a childhood Pekingese to 30 years of raising West Highland Terriers, Judith Sutherland shares why responsible breed preservation is a labor of love.
The love of reading lasts a lifetime
From Scholastic fairs to overflowing shelves, a lifelong reader explores why we can never have "too many books" and the memories hidden between the pages.
Fleetwood Mac songs still carry me back to carefree summer nights
A Fleetwood Mac song instantly transports Columnist Judith Sutherland back to summer nights of country drives, loud radios and teenage freedom.
What words of wisdom would you share with your younger self?
From 4 a.m. chores to the sting of lost love, a reflective look at the childhood lessons that build character and the beauty of life on the farm.
There is nothing quite like a game of barn ball
Relive the glory of "barn ball," where winter basketball meant dodging bulls, watching for newborn lambs, and playing for ultimate bragging rights.
Beyond the Easy-Bake Oven: Lessons in magic from a farmhouse kitchen
For Judith Sutherland, a simple cookbook replaced the dream of an Easy-Bake Oven, creating a lifetime of sweet memories and family traditions.
Childhood memories of magic on the farm pond
Relive the magic of winter on the farm, from hand-me-down skates and heavy snow to the warmth of hot cocoa after a day of skating on the frozen pond.
A legacy of absence: Honoring the grandmother I never knew
Judith Sutherland pens a moving reflection on the lasting impact of early loss, a father’s grief and honoring a paternal grandmother's legacy through family memories and farm traditions.
