Pets provide doggone good memories
Judith Sutherland recalls time spent with one of her favorite dogs growing up, a sable and white collie-shepherd pup they named Chet.
Book fairs bring joy for students
Her grandson's excitement over his first book fair took Judith Sutherland back to the enthusiastic joy she felt attending book fairs during her youth.
Sharing World War II experiences helps family understand veteran’s sacrifice
Judith Sutherland helps her late father-in-law, Don Sutherland, compose a transcript of his World War II diary to give to his sons for Christmas.
Harvest, baseball and dear old dad
During this time of year, Judith Sutherland misses hearing her dad's invitation to "come ride a few rounds" in the combine with him.
There are different types of life, loss
The feeling of loss comes in many different forms. Judith Sutherland shares her range of emotions, following the loss of two people she held near and dear.
Sundays were a time to slow down
During Judith Sutherland's youth, nothing — absolutely no business of any kind — was open on Sunday.
Pickup truck theft reminds us to be mindful during harvest season
Judith Sutherland reminds mindful even in the long days during harvest season following the theft of her nephew's pickup truck.
Years of waking up early to milk become ingrained
No matter how many years have passed, Judith Sutherland still sees time on the clock as it pertains to milking time.
September splendor holds promise
September is filled with a mellow, quiet promise of all sorts of possibilities, and the perfect weather in which to take it all in.
Farm life encourages innovation
Judith Sutherland explains why she believes farm-raised children are exposed to the need for innovative thinking at a higher rate than the average child.
