Traficant supported agriculture
Farmer-reader appreciated that the late Jim Traficant not only listened, but delivered strong, passionate explanations to the other members of the House to present the message of his constituents.
Heating with wood: Three mistakes to avoid
With the price of fossil fuels on the rise and consumers seeking green energy alternatives, heating with wood makes sense.
Carry on the good, let go of past
The Cherokee have a saying that harkens the lovely spirit of each ancestor during the birth of a baby, hoping to carry forward the commendable in those gone before us, while letting go of the human shortcomings each carried through this life.
Parenthood principle
I like about writing for public consumption. This is opposed to, say, how I started out which was just forcing these missives on my grandmothers who are contractually obligated to find me fascinating.
Annuals offer perennial advantange
Fall is a critical season for the perennial pasture plant.
Are you prepared for an emergency?
Be prepared, "before" an emergency happens.
Who knows … where big money goes?
If only we knew ... where the money went.
Next time, hire a vet
With the high value of today's livestock, you can afford to hire a veterinarian.
Still no upside to feeding deer
While well-intentioned, feeding deer corn is still not advisable.
As deer season approaches, time to look at numbers
Even if you don't hunt, Ohioans have a good chance of getting, or "hitting" a deer.














