Tag: childhood
Pets provide doggone good memories
Judith Sutherland recalls time spent with one of her favorite dogs growing up, a sable and white collie-shepherd pup they named Chet.
Book fairs bring joy for students
Her grandson's excitement over his first book fair took Judith Sutherland back to the enthusiastic joy she felt attending book fairs during her youth.
Sundays were a time to slow down
During Judith Sutherland's youth, nothing — absolutely no business of any kind — was open on Sunday.
Years of waking up early to milk become ingrained
No matter how many years have passed, Judith Sutherland still sees time on the clock as it pertains to milking time.
Farm life encourages innovation
Judith Sutherland explains why she believes farm-raised children are exposed to the need for innovative thinking at a higher rate than the average child.
Never known a life without dogs
Judith Sutherland has never known a life without dogs. In her column this week, she recalls growing up with her Pekingese, Chippi Chan.
Reflecting on unique moments in time
Judith Sutherland delights in watching her oldest grandchild swim the entire length of a 36-foot pool on his own power.
Possibilities endless at age 10
Judith Sutherland is reminded of the way the world opens up and the way you find the place you fit into it when you're 10 years old.
Appreciating easy summer living
In the summertime, everything is brighter, lighter, grander and we feel more alive all the way to our bones, according to Judith Sutherland.
Old diaries show how focus on moment can change over time
Judith Sutherland uncovers an old diary and reacquaints herself with her 13-year-old mind.
