My dear cat, Lisa, will be remembered with love
I do not want to write this column. But I must.February has once again taken a beloved member of this family. Beginning in 1965,...
The Darker the Color, the Sweeter the Cherry
February is National Cherry Month. It's a good time to remember the original George W's birthday, his story about the cherry tree, and enjoy some cherries.
Challenge yourself with shed hunting
From late winter through early spring, whenever I'm in the woods, I keep my eyes peeled for shed antlers. Sheds, the antlers white-tailed deer...
Hazard A Guess: Week of Feb. 19, 2009
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Advice on life and love from fourth graders
I'm just back from my foray into the fourth grade class Valentine's party. Pizza was eaten, votes were cast, alliances were made -- and...
FSA Andy for Feb. 19
Hello Again!The snow and ice are gone but the recent wind storm brought down a lot of trees in our neck of the woods....
Emily Brown was a unique individual
In rare moments over the course of a lifetime, we cross paths on our journey with incredibly unique individuals. There are those who are...
Watchdog bites the hands that fed it
Despite over-promised and underpaid by millions of dollars, the 100 or so producer-members of Meadowbrook Farms Cooperative said little during a recent public meeting...
Leo’s Look at Love
Leo Buscaglia was a cheerleader for life. "Life is a banquet," he would say, quoting from the movie Auntie Mame, "and most poor fools are starving to death." He was most closely associated with the topic of love and human relationships, emphasizing the value of positive human touch, especially hugs.
I guess I’ll have to send myself flowers
My husband and I don't take much stock in Valentine's Day cards and such. One year, I shamed him into getting me a heart-shaped...
