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.
Small town characters and their stories, part two
Judith Sutherland paints a picture of small town characters from a collection of old journals.
Remembering Sen. Glenn: Ordinary Americans do extraordinary things
Regardless of his hero status, John Glenn was a soft-spoken Ohio man who cared deeply for his country.
Sometimes having patience is the best thing to do
Judith Sutherland recalls being taught the virtue of patience during childhood and many situations where being patient paid off.
Program enriched many lives
One of the most interesting segments of time in American history is one that few youth of today know anything about.
May Day, pillowcases and mushrooms
Dancing through the woods, pretending we were gypsies in search of food, my sisters long ago taught me that somewhere around May Day we...
Finding an old friend brings joy
Judith Sutherland reconnects with a fast friend she made at church camp during her childhood.
Love for a pony is a lesson in life
“A horse gallops with its lungs, perseveres with its heart, and wins with its character.” — Tessio
All of my life, I realize now that...
Go outside and play no longer the norm
The great outdoors was once a big part of the life of a child. Now, for good reason, we are fearful for our children, according to Judith Sutherland.
Greatest joys are found in simple things
Joy is found in simple moments if our eyes and our hearts are open. Today, from the back porch of what will soon be our new home, I watched nine deer amble across the hay field, just about 75 yards from where I stood, only the white board fence separating us.
