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THE MORE THINGS CHANGE THE MORE THEY REMAIN THE SAME

My childhood was nestled in a family of elder siblings who were my father’s single brother and sisters born between 1894 and 1912. These are the people who sat at my dinner table most nights of my life. My father was the youngest of seven children. His brother’s including my Uncle John, who was atContinue reading “THE MORE THINGS CHANGE THE MORE THEY REMAIN THE SAME”

MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES

The courting period nor the proposal included the knowledge that once I was a full-time farmer’s wife, there would be long periods that I wouldn’t see my sweet farmer. It should have come to me, but it wasn’t anything that I thought about because I was with Randy 24 /7 when I was on theContinue reading “MAKE HAY WHILE THE SUN SHINES”

GRIEF ON THE FARM

I usually write about the happiest times we experience on the farm. The happiest times are so joyous and the sad times… well, they are as sad as they can get. Like everyone who is paying attention, we have a front-row seat to the cycle of life here on the farm. Today I had aContinue reading “GRIEF ON THE FARM”

CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM

Silent Night… or Silent Dawn, two of my favorite times of the day on the farm. Especially during the holidays when the tree brings a soft glow to our home. Ahh, joy, the winter holidays! I haven’t always been excited about anticipating this time a year; in fact, I dreaded it and couldn’t sing aContinue reading “CHRISTMAS ON THE FARM”

WELCOMING 2013

2012 was a year filled with blessings, joy, laughter, tears, hard work, broken bones, broken hearts, beautiful memories, grandchildren, celebrations new beginnings, final goodbyes to dear friends, hellos to new friends, establishing new relationships with old friends – and more! Through every moment of everything that the year brought, the one constant, lovingContinue reading “WELCOMING 2013”

TEACH OUR CHILDREN WELL

December 1957 School Christmas Program My Kindergarten Class Over the past four days my heart has been heavy. The farm is quiet enough that it gives me plenty of time for self-reflection and meditation, especially when there are tragedies around us. The grief and pain of all the victims, their families and friends is so powerful;Continue reading “TEACH OUR CHILDREN WELL”

WELCOMING 2013

SEASONS ON THE FARM

Winter on the Farm I am finding that as I get older my thoughts, attitudes and beliefs have made and continue tomake many shifts. I suppose maturity is a contributing factor and reality is another component. These past few weeks filled with final goodbyes has made me very reflective. Being on the farm helps meContinue reading “SEASONS ON THE FARM”

MY DAY AT THE RODEO

This past holiday season brought me more than lovely gifts. I started getting sick on Christmas Day while driving back home from St. Louis. The further we drove the more the sun hurt my eyes and by the time we got home I had absolutely no energy, a terrible headache, no appetite, a general uneasinessContinue reading “MY DAY AT THE RODEO”

CALVES, ARE THEY A NAME OR NUMBER?

CALVES ARE THEY A NAME OR NUMBER This year I went from a busy holiday season into over a month-long bout with flu, pneumonia and vertigo and arrived exactly on time for our favorite, busiest and sometimes most challenging time of the year… Calving Season. Having a more than casual interest in obstetrics it isContinue reading “CALVES, ARE THEY A NAME OR NUMBER?”