Tag: rural life
Wet dogs and dry flies
As the "sands fall through the funnel of time," Jim Abrams shares poignant reflections on the dogs, gear, and mentors that shaped his life outdoors. Discover why a 50-year-old fly rod and the memory of a wet dog in the truck are worth more than any modern upgrade.
Building character — one awful farm chore at a time
From scrubbing pipelines to bucket-breaking rodeo calves, farm chores were never just work. They were character building, at least that's what columnist Judith Sutherland's dad said.
Checking a major ‘bucket’ off the list
Can playing with Barbie dolls lead to a career? Kymberly Foster Seabolt explores how childhood "puttering" paved the way for her latest obsession: operating the big tractor. Learn why moving a yard of mulch with a bucket is the ultimate adult milestone and how she finally crossed it off her "bucket list."
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.
