Preparing meals back in the old days
Once upon a time -- all children's stories began this way, in our childhood times my sister always labeled "in older days" -- there...
Crafting memories
I grew up with a mother who wasn’t terribly crafty, but come Halloween would dutifully create my Halloween costume with her own two hands....
Ask Andy by FSA Andy
Hello Again, and Happy New Year!Happy New Year?Many of you might be looking up to the top of the page right now to make...
Western elk hunt: Getting there was half the battle, and a lot of fun
Columnist and outdoors writer Mike Tontimonia takes readers along on a high country, western elk hunt.
Oaks and acorns: The lifeblood of the outdoors
Just because a resource is common and abundant today doesn’t mean that will always be the case. When Europeans settled North America, for example,...
Lucas likely to head Ag Committee
If the current political forecast holds, Nov. 2 will deliver House Democrats their biggest pasting since 1994. With over 60 of their seats either...
Moving to the country takes foresight
By Lee Carl Finley
For many, moving to the country is the fulfillment of a life's dream. Having worked for 30, 35 or 40 years...
Clearing my almost good name
Since they were old enough to be even dimly aware that their lives were published, my children have understood that a fair amount of...
Horses mean fun for some, work for others
"Summing up his years he thought of the cowboy. He had been a cowhand for many years and had made many a drive, had...
Understanding bird feeders
Last week I spent two days at a wild bird products trade show in Missouri. It’s a great way to see new products, but...
