The soundtrack to my youth
Carly Simon's Anticipation came out in 1971 and was worth every penny to Judith Sutherland. She knew the lyrics to every song.
The tiny dog that stole our hearts
Judith Sutherland remembers her dog, Chantico, following her passing. The tiny Yorkie brought love, spunk and a peculiar personality to the Sutherlands.
Farming within your means
Whether farming large or small, so much is out of the farmer's control, buying retail and selling wholesale. It seems mighty unfair so much of the time.
A farmer worth a million dollars
Judith Sutherland had a modest childhood on the farm, but she'll never forget the day her father's tax accountant told him he was worth a million dollars.
What it took to build a farm in the 1950s
Renting one farm while buying another, Judith Sutherland's young parents knew that land was a precious commodity. It was worth long days and elbow grease.
Dairy perceptions: More people reaching for milk alternatives
We each need to use our voice to support the dairy farmers who continue to work as hard as ever to provide so much.
Our spotlight, the orange desk lamp
Judith Sutherland, her sisters and her cousins were part Broadway, part small-town chapel as they performed grand shows atop their beds.
If the Olympics were held on the farm
Imagine the assortment of entertaining twists and turns that could be offered if the American heartland ever decided to host an Olympics.
How can we prevent mass shootings?
Reacting to the recent school shooting in Florida, Judith Sutherland has some thoughts on what can be done to help prevent mass shootings.
A robbery takes away peace of mind
Theft is greatly on the rise in suburban and rural communities. Judith Sutherland had a terrible taste of it this past week.
