Prank calls and note passing made fun childhood times
Back before caller ID, being anonymous was a reality.
From throwing bales, to pulling a calf
Acting fast saved the calf, and impressed the veterinarian.
Tag along with Dr. Pol to see true joy
Is anyone else watching "The Incredible Dr. Pol," televised on National Geographic channels? It's become columnist Judie Sutherland's winter treat.
How did we eat before regulations?
A publication sits on my desk regarding regulations in the holistic food market, with all sorts of subsets of considerations listed in a long article.
Children should know the joy of the woods
A downed tree could be the scene of our latest play while doubling as our picnic table.
Farming is a cycle of life and growth
Not long ago, I had a chat with a wise old fellow, who said he watched so many wide, open farms disappear in to buildings and driveways and parking lots over his lifetime.
A lesson about the love of raising sheep
When I was a toddler, my maternal grandfather decided his four little granddaughters needed the experience of bottle feeding a lamb.
Children in the 1960s were disciplined
Childhood television shows and values have all changed — significantly.
Striving for unity gives us strength
Johnny, who so easily could have turned a blind eye to this wounded soul, instead determined he would take the freshman under his wing.
Farming must use wits to win the day
The year in the life of a farmer has always felt a bit like the hard climb to a summit, alone, without the benefit of a team of cohorts helping with the challenging ascent.
