Children reveal how fast time flies
Children serve as a reminder of years — and time in general — rolling by faster than we otherwise would realize.
Rainbow of tractor colors is beautiful
Columnist Judith Sutherland shares the secrets of getting to know farmers.
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.
Visitors ‘fell in love’ with Alaska
Judith Sutherland shares memories of visits from her aunt Miriam, who lived in Alaska.
Sharing Lyme disease lessons with others
This past summer and well into the fall, with all the factors right for an enormous proliferation of ticks, has found us sharing knowledge gleaned over many years whether we wanted it or not.
Tractor stories and grandchildren
Judith Sutherland recalls some stories about tractors she told to entertain her grandson.
The novelty of backyard chickens
Farming isn't a novelty. It's a daily responsibility — even if you just have a few hens in your backyard.
Proud to stand for our flag
The flag is an enduring symbol reminding us of our freedom to make decisions and should never be taken for granted.
Can friends survive milking parlor?
According to Judith Sutherland, you never really knew the strength of a friendship until your friend took a turn in the milking parlor.
Remembering pranks from the past
"Hello, is your refrigerator running? Well, you better catch it before it gets out the door!" "Hello, do you have Prince William in a can? Well, you better let him out before he suffocates!" "Do you have your TV on? Well, how does it fit?" Ah, the good old prankster kid calls - this is a game from a fading era.
