Packing a picnic and picking up a pig
A wealthy senior citizen spent a good bit of time showing off some photographs of his collector cars one morning recently. I was impressed...
When did my children grow up?
They're born and the next thing you know, your children are adults. How does that happen?
How did you learn the joy of accomplishment? Can you say ‘rock pickin’ party’?
The farm 'chain gang' toiled in the fields, in the hot sun. But we weren't planting or weeding or even picking a crop. Unless you call rocks a crop.
Desiderata: Words of wisdom for all ages
Sometimes just the right words, placed on paper, can help make sense of what seems totally senseless.
Fast food? No such thing in 1930s
In historical terms, I had never really thought about how young our country was in the 1930s. The United States Regional Cook Book, edited...
Living off the land: sweet satisfaction
One aspect of country life that interests me most is that it is never the same day after day. There are always new footprints...
Do we continue to close our eyes?
In a recent poll among U.S. citizens, 73 percent believe America is heading in the wrong direction. One friend quipped, "but hey, with the...
Dirt don’t hurt … and it might help
By JUDITH SUTHERLANDFarm and Dairy columnistI read with interest the academic study report just released that says growing up on a farm impacts immune...
Pekingese dogs finally have their day
A Pekingese isn't your typical farm dog, but they've been the favorite of columnist Judie Sutherland her whole [farm] life.
Getting an education in the calf pens
The year that I turned 6 was a big year. I started first grade. I started piano lessons -- against my will. And I...
