Just Kidding About the Torture
I was talking to a friend who comes in the consignment shop where I work. She had her own business before she retired and is used to dealing with people.
Make your animals a picture of health
This winter is the most expensive period of livestock production. Cold, wet weather increases the nutrient requirements of farm animals and the grass has stopped growing.
Australia’s AWB Ltd. days are over
About the time most Americans werecarving their Thanksgiving turkey, Australia's virtual wheat export monopoly, AWB Ltd, was being carved up like a Christmas turkey - a Christmas turkey for U.
Shocking: Muppets gone wild
As news of Tickle Me Elmo's drug bust sped across the wire, there was only one conclusion that could be drawn from the tragedy: clearly sesame seed is a gateway drug.
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.
Approaching the winter of Ori’s life
How do we know when it is time? For weeks, I've ached when Ori winces as he eases himself down on his bed.
Thanksgiving peace
My family gathered around Dad's dining room table for Thanksgiving dinner. After lingering over the trimmings, we talked about walking off some of our over-indulgence.
Riding (and writing) the ethanol tiger
For years, farmers' hearts would leap when the word "ethanol" appeared in a newspaper headline. Now farmers almost dread it because they know the ensuing story is likely to outline the inevitable bust that awaits them if the current unplanned, willy-nilly ethanol boom continues.
The gift that keeps on (not) giving
Look, I don't want to alarm anyone, but last week was Thanksgiving. How did that happen? It seems like only yesterday, I was first perusing the Christmas holiday decor alongside the Fourth of July merchandise.
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.
