Singing praises of English Shepherds
I have been surprised by the feedback I have received from last week's column regarding the decades-old murder of two brothers and their ever-watchful English Shepherd.
Tragic tale lives on in a simple archive
Very few things passed down to me from my paternal grandparents, unfortunately, survived our house fire of December 2000.
Heading into ’07 with eyes wide open
As we close the door on another year, we start a new blank slate - anything is possible. I have always looked at a new year with eyes wide open to new possibilities and a hopeful heart.
Look for miracles all around you
One reason I love spending time with young children is I find it joyful to revel in their wide-eyed wonder at the world.
Pigmillion: The runt that made it
My daughter and I made plans to go see the new Charlotte's Web movie just the minute it was released in our area after having seen the initial previews.
Funny fears that make us frantic
Sometimes there is no accounting for our fears. Now, I am not talking about the rational, based-in-logic fears.
Searching for hope with grace
I am always on the look-out for new books on Lyme disease. Most are scientifically-based and might offer a glimmer of hope through new treatment options within the medical world.
Greatest generation deserves thanks
Driving in to town one day late this summer, a warning light came on in my little yellow VW Beetle. I knew just where to go to have it checked out.
Life with Channing is better than ever
Ever since the summer day that Channing arrived on our farm, things have seemed a little brighter around here.
To every thing, there is a season
The final round of hay has been put up, and the colorful leaves have blown free from our majestic old trees.
