Friday, March 20, 2026
crocus

Judith Sutherland recalls her father's excitement over the first signs of spring because it meant planting wasn't far behind.
boots dancing

Not long ago, many people met through 4-H, bordering school events, community club gatherings or square dances.
raccoon

Judith Sutherland recalls her father's bewilderment in regard to her husband's love of raccoon hunting.
daffodil

With the first blush of spring, regardless of what the calendar says, everyone gets a little excited.
trash dump

The old farm dump site in the woods of Judith Sutherland's youth provided her and her siblings with the boards they needed to build their own treehouse.
trash dump

Judith Sutherland recalls her sister's excitement on trips to the dump, treasuring hunting through the trash.
birthday

Judith Sutherland celebrates her mother's 89th birthday by honoring all of her wonderful qualities.
record player

 Music is a gift like no other, evoking a lifetime of emotion in just a few minutes of any given song.
sled

Judith Sutherland recalls the snow day adventures of her youth.
clothespin

Judith Sutherland's mother recalls the complicated process of doing laundry before electric appliances simplified the chore.