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Still writing after 25 years
Since I have now completed 25 years of writing this column, this month is a bit of a milestone for me. Growing up, if you would have asked any of…
Working together
The abundant April showers brought beautiful May flowers to our farm. Recently my family asked me how I wanted to spend Mother’s Day. It’s a rarity for me to be…
We’re all in it together
Something hit me the other day – and it hurt. It hit me like a pile of bricks dropping on my big toe. I try very hard to be an…
We’re all in it together
Something hit me the other day – and it hurt. It hit me like a pile of bricks dropping on my big toe. I try very hard to be an…
The real deal
I’m used to getting some strange phone texts from my wife, but last week’s message took the cake, when she asked, “What is blue john milk?” She had overheard her…
A walk down memory lane
Members of my family gathered recently to clear out a few things that have been in storage since my grandma passed. As we combed through plastic tub after plastic tub,…
Real meat, please
I’m used to getting some strange phone texts from my wife, but last week’s message took the cake, when she asked, “What is blue john milk?” She had overheard her…
On the hunt
This year has been declared one of adventure for our family. As much as farm life can seem like a daily adventure, we are committed to getting out and trying…
Puzzling parts
Mechanical ability is another trait that I did not inherit from my father. While I’m a decent welder and an average carpenter, if you put a wrench in my hand,…
A walk down memory lane
Members of my family gathered recently to clear out a few things that have been in storage since my grandma passed. As we combed through plastic tub after plastic tub,…