Telling stories by the campfire
Stretching across the rural countryside, miles of railroad track makes Judith Sutherland long for the experience of hopping on a train once in her lifetime.
Sometimes things are out of our control, but good in the end
Neighborhood "dumps" have become a thing of the past almost overnight as society marches towards better regulation of what gets pitched, and where.
Admiring the perfect climbing tree
Over the last decade, Judith Sutherland has watched her willow tree fill out in all the best ways for tree climbing.
Finding out where joy resides
It is in our daily choice of how to approach and accept every bit of life with a happy heart that makes all the difference.
Children rule the household
Down through decades of society's leanings, one undeniable difference is the once-held notion that children are to be seen and not heard.
Searching for mushrooms took knowing the right place
Judith Sutherland recalls her own childhood experiences hunting mushrooms during the height of the season.
A hard-working man who made a lasting difference
Bob Gibbs or "Gibsy" always worked a full-time factory job but helped area farmers "just for fun" at the end of sometimes grueling double shifts.
The things we really want are free
The climb to attain what seems to matter is set to music by the group Little Big Town in a song titled Free.
Always trust a dog’s instincts
“If your dog doesn’t like someone, you probably shouldn’t either.” So true!
Teach children important life lessons
Manners, often taught on the porches, in the backyards and the barn floors, stay with us, thanks to some busy person in our lives finding a moment.
