Thank the Lord for You
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb gives a special Thanksgiving thank you to all her readers.
Napkins? Give Me Two, Please
How do busy families instill table manners, and what happens when the mom herself is a food-dropping klutz? Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb confesses to always needing a napking or two.
Jobs for Jo
With a year of college behind her, Josie moved her stuff back home (it's always more than you start out with) and jumped with both feet into the job market.
Election Day Cake, a Piece of Americana
On the occasions when voting booths have been hauled out across this great land, one seasoned political entity has risen to the occasion, ...
Deersville, a devastated hot dog and dreams
Family trips tracing the burial plots of loved ones creates lots of memories for Home Living editor Laurie Marlatt Steeb.
Scientific Surprise
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb writes about her daughter's search for a science fair project and the results.
The Improved Blueberry
The first berries I helped pick, when I was a kid, were strawberries. Makes sense. Close to the ground, easy to reach, I loved to eat them, but they still make my arms itch.
Pet and Petability
"He's riled!" I cautioned Kathie. She goaded our cat with her forearm. He lunged, wrapped his front legs around her arm and grabbed her...
Making Spirits Bright
Farm and Family Living columnist Laurie Marlatt Steeb wishes hugs and warm touches this holiday season.
The Missing Desk Mystery
This true story was referenced at the 2008 Republican National Convention:
Back in September of 2005, on the first day of school, Martha Cothren, a...