Grandma has connections to Santa
Of the many memories I have of Christmas on the farm, I don't have a single memory of ever telling Santa what I wanted for Christmas.
Out of town is hard on a house, spouse
I don't know how or why and it hardly seems possible, yet I have undeniable proof that it is. My entire life just goes right ahead and falls apart if my husband leaves the state.
Things speed up in the new year
As we round out the year, I would like take a trip to the variety store to share two special retirements and information on two Ohio State University Extension courses to be offered in the new year.
Swans’ song is angelic winter music
Twice, in early December, when glowering clouds veiled the skies so thickly that nothing was visible, I heard their song.
‘Woman School’ really does exist
If there were a way I could grant a Christmas gift to each and every Farm and Dairy reader this holiday season, it would be a copy of Roger Welsch's book on relationships.
John Christy is my new hero
Last week, I had never heard of John Christy. This week, he's my hero. Christy is the director of the
Bernice’s 90th
I know plenty of people in their eighties, my Dad being one of them. Octogenarians are young, compared to the dozens Willard Scott recognizes every day who have lived a century or more.
Best gift is for Congress to stop giving
Before the cheerless rush to abandon Washington, D.C. hits, here are a few suggestions for our hired hands in Congress on what they should not give farmers, ranchers and the rest of us in rural America this holiday season.
Dog’s life is worth saving
Some are born to greatness. Some rise to greatness. And some just want to get their dog out of the swimming pool.
Question, regret replaced by lively joy
Life is filled with questions, sometimes with answers, sometimes with just a tinge of regret for what might have been.
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