Preparing for the milk inspector
Spring cleaning takes on a different meaning for farm families. Judith Sutherland recalls the routine of preparing for the milk inspector.
Take the time to reach out to others
A little bit of grace can erase invisible walls that we tend to put up to protect ourselves.
Friendships are testaments to strong connections
Judith Sutherland recalls the kindness her mother's dear friend Mrs. Mac always showed to her family.
Paradise can be a beach or a farm
Judith Sutherland takes in the smell of fresh cut hay with the same fervor she walked the sandy beaches with on vacation.
Lessons learned from my father
Judith Sutherland shares the memories of her father's neighbor, and one of the most important lessons her father taught her.
Interviewing Flip the Clown
Judith Sutherland's first big story, published in her local newspaper during her first year of high school, detailed the life of a determined woman clown.
Loving the sport of barn ball
During Judith Sutherland's childhood, old barns typically had a basketball hoop attached to the wall or a beam, drawing children in to play barn ball.
Losing the battle of the bangs
Judith Sutherland recalls the short bangs she had throughout her childhood and the ritual of having them trimmed just as they reached a reasonable length.
Aging school buildings hold treasured memories
As the destruction of the buildings in her school district looms, Judith Sutherland recalls the milestones and memories they hold for her and her family.
The cycle of life is filled with gratitude
There is something about the bloom and blossom of spring that always feels like a fresh, new experience.
