That Time the Horses Went On A Bender
We returned home to the sight of three horses standing in the open barn door. Two had their heads in the tub of corn. One came slinking back from the calf pen, looking guilty as sin but clearly pleased...
View ArticleThat Time I Refused To Enter The Antique Store
The antique store was creepy the first time we entered. The second time I made my husband go in alone. As I sat in the truck — parked in the adjacent alley with hazard lights flashing — I considered it...
View ArticleThe Farmer and His Bovine Broads
I was thinking about Valentine's Day and the significance it holds for folks like me who have been married for nearly 18 years. Wow. Sounds like a heck of a long time — and then again, wasn't it just...
View ArticleCreate A Home for Storytelling
Home is the place you and your favorite people feel love and find comfort. It can be the place visitors relax upon arrival and feel rejuvenated upon departure. Add an extra dose of thoughtful...
View ArticlePower Outage: Life In the Dark Age
A power outage causes problems in any season, but winter challenges are unique. It’s cold. It may be snowing, icing or both. Be ready before the electric goes off. It’s up to you to be prepared. No one...
View ArticleBarn Reno and We’re Seeing Green
There's nothing like a big ol' barn to make blue skies brighter, animals more comfortable, and a farm more secured to land. There's nothing like a big ol' barn roof, either — especially one in need of...
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