Dad knew the secret to happiness
Born in Judith Sutherland's father's love of farming was an ability to see the joy in the life he had chosen.
Games teach how to be diplomatic winners, good losers
One of the biggest lessons learned from playing games during her childhood was how to be diplomatic winners and good losers.
The return of the songbirds
Things have been much more colorful on Judith Sutherland's small farm the last couple of weeks, largely because of the return of the songbirds.
Children bring gift of youthful spirit
Children play a special role in adding value to the lives of those who have lived long enough to lose the loved ones they shared their lives with.
April finally brings warm weather
After many cool, gray days of rain, which has dared at times to be mixed with late spring snow, there is a thrill in waking up to sunshine.
Easter calls to mind family history and a legacy of love
Judith Sutherland reminisces about her grandparents and all their love built, beginning in a simple ceremony on Easter in 1931.
Find a way to make each year count
Judith Sutherland reminds readers there is no guarantee on the number of birthdays in a lifetime and encourages everyone to make each one count.
Playing pretend is serious business
Judith Sutherland's grandaughter transforms her living room into a doctor's office, farm, grocery store, kitchen and salon during an imaginative afternoon.
Sutherland: ‘Neither to serve, nor to rule’ is the motto that built the...
"Neither to serve nor to rule" was the motto that built our country and created steely individuals filled with deep determination, pride and integrity.
Praise worth more than criticism
Judith Sutherland believes we must strike a balance, regardless of our impatience, treating those who are just starting out with decency and encouragement.
