Tag: rural life
Finale: Be a good steward to the land
From a life-saving goat to purchasing the dream dairy farm, explore a story of hand-milking, hard work, and the neighbors who helped a family legacy grow.
Part three: The luckiest man alive
From hand-milking to indoor plumbing, Judith Sutherland's parents build a life on a rented Ohio farm in the 1950s, finding joy in hard work and 36-cent gallons of milk.
Enemies we have never met: Navigating disastrous DIY and former owners
Owning an old home means uncovering decades of questionable DIY repairs, writes longtime columnist Kymberly Foster Seabolt. From "cookie tin" junction boxes to rusty razors, see why every renovation is a gamble.
The storied life of ‘The Country Wife’
Judith Sutherland recalls the way columnist Pat Leimbach connected with her readers through a genuine love of family farm life.
Getting a different perspective
Eliza Blue shares an experience that made her consider the value of getting a different perspective.
Having roots in rural America is a blessing
Having grown up in rural, small-town, small-church America is one of the greatest character-builder blessings of a life, according to Judith Sutherland.
The old outhouse
Bryce Angell shares a story about the charms of using an outhouse in the middle of winter.
Feeling the joy of quiet moments
There are days that seem uneventful, but there is no doubt there are countless individuals who would give anything for a quiet existence.
US Census Bureau updates urban, rural definitions for 2020 Census
A recent U.S. Census Bureau change will redefine about 1,300 areas considered urban a decade ago as rural, after the 2020 Census. The bureau is updating its criteria for what is considered an urban area.
Emotional support house
Kymberly Foster Seabolt ponders how living in the middle of nowhere really can be everything.
