Common ground: Europe is changing
If you believe the 2007 U.S. Farm Bill process is complicated - 2 million farmers, 435 representatives, 100 senators, innumerable ideas - it's a simple souffl
Something to be said for stubbornness
Traveling newsman Charles Kuralt once described the farmers of this nation as one of the most stubborn breeds of man alive, and I have never forgotten it.
Advice for life: Get up eight
Dear Annette, You're done. No more high school. No more bells, study halls or varsity volleyball. No more sock hops, pep rallies or lunchroom drama.
Aprons had infinite numbers of uses
A friend recently sent me a clipping about the history of aprons, stating that most of our children wouldn't even know what an apron is! A dear aunt.
Animal welfare rules are dynamic
Testimony before a House or Senate committee is not always the most scintillating reading. I've always marveled how legislators can stay awake during the most boring of hearings.
Out of the mouths of moms
As I reach the milestone of my 10th official Mother's Day, I find that I appreciate my own mother so much more.
Black hens and brown eggs
Why do brown eggs have that extra wholesome, homespun appeal?
Mergers killing healthy competition
When University of Wisconsin law professor Peter Carstensen read the U.S. Department of Justice May 4 press release announcing its blessing on pork giant Smithfield, Inc.
Punk chipmunk is branded for life
Mother Nature has pulled some not-so-nice tricks this spring and the one she came up with this past week convinced me that indeed the whole world, including some of its furry creatures, had gone mad.
Revolt of the anti-snack parent
There's no way of saying this without sounding like either a self-righteous health nut or a sadistic child hater - and I'm still somewhat on the fence over which is worse.
