Wednesday, December 17, 2025
ponies

Judith and Doug Sutherland have pulled out all the stops for their grandkids, creating a haven they love visiting.
delayed planting, corn,

Judith Sutherland recalls the excitement her father had every planting season of her youth, noting her excitement never wanes.
algebra

Judith Sutherland remembers the childhood friend that helped her earn a 'B' in algebra.
cemetery

Judith Sutherland considers the significance crossroads communities used to have in rural American, recalling the history of Eckley community.
barn and flag

Judith Sutherland continues to recount stories shared with her by her father's childhood friend, Cloyd “Junior” McNaull about the good old days.
a group of three women stand together as friends

The ways of friendship sure have changed for Kymberly Seabolt over the decades.
snow

Ashland County, Ohio, native Cloyd McNaull, 94, continues to reflect on his childhood to columnist Judith Sutherland.

In the early days of Cloyd “Junior” McNaull’s life, he looked forward to going to Brytes one-room schoolhouse with his older siblings.
cherry pie

Judith Sutherland visits with a family friend who shares stories about her father and great-grandfather.
A curious calf

Judith Sutherland recalls the way passersby were enamored with the dairy farm of her youth.