Embrace winter and the gift of time
By JUDITH SUTHERLANDFarm and Dairy columnistOnce again, we find ourselves in the dead of winter, and for far too many of us, this is...
Early doctor’s description of surgeries seems hard for us to believe today
(Part III of a series)
Part 1- The strong survive and succeed
Part 2- The 'doctors of old' started as farm children from simple backgrounds
The writings...
The ‘doctors of old’ started as farm children, from simple backgrounds
Part II of a series
“The old country doctor was a man of few words because there were no words.” >-- Dr. Arthur E. Hertzler,...
The strong survive and succeed
"Anyone who reaches the heights of his ambition never had an ambition."
-- Arthur Hertzler, M.D., 1938
Part I
The advancement of a civilization can be chronicled...
The best gift can’t be unwrapped
"It is a miracle if you can find true friends, and it is a miracle if you have enough food to eat, and it...
Snowy weather means more in youth
“Are the days of winter sunshine just as sad for you, too? When it is misty, in the evenings, and I am out walking...
There’s never a ‘good time’ to open your farm to visitors, but you should
“There is an ever-increasing number of people, but the amount of land does not increase, therefore the amount of land per capita decreases, and...
We take our blessings for granted
It goes without saying that some things have been such a simple little part of our life that each is not even recognized as the gifts that they are.
Don’t forget, you make a difference
"In the good earth lies your richest blessing; 'tis the fortune of your life -- you'll want for naught; you'll know no sighs nor...
The apron: Piece of history and home
Home Economics was a required course for girls in our school in grades 7 and 8, while the boys were sent down the hall...
