Friday, December 19, 2025
birthday

A funny, nostalgic reflection on turning another year older, surviving a Gen X childhood and embracing aging as the privilege it is.
Wading the Mad

A warm November day on Ohio’s Mad River brings lessons in patience, humor and the timeless art of fly fishing for trout with a classic royal coachman.
basketballs

From avoiding the ball as a kid to cheering on her own children, one mother rediscovers the joy and community found in small-town team sports.
Holstein dairy cows

Explore how dairy farmers boost profits by improving milk fat and protein yields through genetics, balanced nutrition and forage quality.
closeup of horse grazing

As winter nears, horse owners can safeguard pastures and equine health with smart grazing, nutrition and mud management strategies.
flag

Revisiting “China Beach” brings back memories of real women who served in Vietnam and their courage, struggles and the lasting impact of their service.
dusty road

A mother’s memories of Dust Bowl hunger reveal how hardship leaves lasting scars — and how compassion endures through generations.
Bobolink

Conservation takes courage. Across Ohio, landowners prove that determination and vision can turn doubt into thriving farms, forests and habitats.
hot cocoa, book, blanket

From smartphones to shopping, Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores planned obsolescence, gratitude and the joy of keeping life simple during the holidays.
blake berger

An upland hunter reflects on unforgettable hunts, loyal dogs and trusted shotguns, discovering that the perfect combination is the one that makes memories.