Carry on the good, let go of past
The Cherokee have a saying that harkens the lovely spirit of each ancestor during the birth of a baby, hoping to carry forward the commendable in those gone before us, while letting go of the human shortcomings each carried through this life.
Death leaves hole in the heart of many
A collection of black 3-ring binders given to me by my Dad reveal a glimpse of a grandmother I never met.
Grandma Helen’s goal was to provide education, and students can’t learn when hungry
Grandma Helen knew the importance of nutrition and good education.
Grandmother knew joys of hard work
One person I have long admired is someone I never had the chance to meet.
Farm life soothes with tedium, richness
"Whenever I have worked on farms, I have found my thoughts drifting back to the early agricultural parables, perhaps because the very nature of...
Remember to talk about safety, on the road and in the field
Rash of recent car accidents is a reminder to talk about safety.
Parlor games and summer chores
As summer winds toward fall, this has been a year constantly ahead of itself, it seems.
Hard work, embracing change pays dividends on the farm
Farm lessons included 'hard work, taking nothing for granted.'
This farm style stood the test of time
Just this past week, a friend and I got to talking about how certain traditions have been handed down, some by family, others through the law of life's essentials.
Summertime on the farm for kids makes anything seem possible
Summertime memories of being a kid on the farm.
