Never too old for floor farming fun
Last night, I did some serious farming. Santa Claus had brought me a silo filled with farm animals and fencing and it had not yet been opened.
Playing the name game
One of the great advantages of growing up on a large farm is the thrill of being surrounded by all of God's creatures.
There’s nothing quite like a snow day
I couldn't help but laugh one day last week when a high school girl told me she was praying for a snow day just in time for semester exams.
Singing praises of English Shepherds
I have been surprised by the feedback I have received from last week's column regarding the decades-old murder of two brothers and their ever-watchful English Shepherd.
Tragic tale lives on in a simple archive
Very few things passed down to me from my paternal grandparents, unfortunately, survived our house fire of December 2000.
Heading into ’07 with eyes wide open
As we close the door on another year, we start a new blank slate - anything is possible. I have always looked at a new year with eyes wide open to new possibilities and a hopeful heart.
Look for miracles all around you
One reason I love spending time with young children is I find it joyful to revel in their wide-eyed wonder at the world.
Pigmillion: The runt that made it
My daughter and I made plans to go see the new Charlotte's Web movie just the minute it was released in our area after having seen the initial previews.
Funny fears that make us frantic
Sometimes there is no accounting for our fears. Now, I am not talking about the rational, based-in-logic fears.
Searching for hope with grace
I am always on the look-out for new books on Lyme disease. Most are scientifically-based and might offer a glimmer of hope through new treatment options within the medical world.
