So lucky to be Caroline’s mom
"The best way to keep children at home is to make home a pleasant atmosphere -- and to let the air out of the...
Doha? No really …
If you list the top 100 things President George W. Bush will complete before noon Jan. 20, the World Trade Organization’s Doha Development Round...
Here’s where to look when you need information
A brain teaser is meant to challenge or stimulate. So, the Dairy Brain Teaser is used to stimulate our thinking and provide some valuable...
Tips to discourage unwanted wildlife guests
With bird seed prices at record highs, resentment toward unwanted visitors at backyard feeders is likely to increase this winter. Who wants to spend...
Be patient: Harvest progress is slow
The soybean harvest is dragging along and corn harvest is having trouble getting fired up. Meanwhile, there is no enthusiasm for the crop in...
Good stress? Never heard of it
Reading the daily horoscope is always good for a laugh, especially when it predicts wonderful romantic encounters plus great wealth and adventurous travel.Mine for...
Hazard A Guess: Week of Oct. 23, 2008
Each week Farm and Dairy challenges readers to identify a small tool or gadget.
Dogs, logs and crackers
My daughter is standing before me, crying. She is also limping and dragging her foot in a way that implies she might, in fact,...
It was a dirty job, but we had to do it
Listening to politicians discuss our energy challenges in this country, coal as a power source comes up again and again. It makes me feel...
The Wiener Roast at Toby’s
The Bigelow's Scotch terrier was the first thing I spotted when I got out of our van. Frolicking among the company who gathered at...