When Rachelle was five days old, I went back to work full-time on our farm. “Why so soon,” you might ask? I had to write paychecks and pay bills, we had a week’s worth of sows that had been bred … Continue reading →
When Rachelle was five days old, I went back to work full-time on our farm. “Why so soon,” you might ask? I had to write paychecks and pay bills, we had a week’s worth of sows that had been bred … Continue reading →
It’s been a busy time even if it seems outwardly “nothing is happening”. Thought I’d share a few random shots. This first one is Connor working out back. Cages to clean, watering, getting ready for another storm that’s slated to come through tonight. There’s rabbits in both sections – can’t wait to have a...
Today our kids didn’t have school. They were looking forward to a four day school week and so was their dad! The kids were excited about less school work and homework but Kevin was excited because he would have two … Continue reading →
So often I say – on here and elsewhere – that it doesn’t take a big thing to make a difference. Although most of the time we think of that being in a positive way, it can also be in a negative way. We don’t like to deal with the negative, so don’t much...
With all of the negative news in today’s world, it’s easy to think we live in a troubled place. It’s easy to become cynical and think no one cares about their neighbors anymore. Today I received a phone call that … Continue reading →
Many folks think that those on farms focus only on “farm stuff” and it is true when you live when you work that it can be all encompassing. But there’s down time in the long hours, and much common ground with those who live in more urban areas. The details may be different, but...
Be kinder than necessary – everyone you meet is facing some kind of battle. “You don’t have to be my friend but is it too much to ask… Don’t laugh at me, don’t call me names, don’t get your pleasure from my pain…in God’s eyes we’re all the same…someday we’ll all have perfect wings…”
Many things are going on here at our farm this winter. We are spending time doing crop planning, receiving seed corn, booking chemicals, repairing equipment, building a few things and the list goes on and on. We have hired a full time employee this year. Mason just graduated from Hastings College in December and...
The headlines find negativity and make it sound interesting enough to read. Alarm bells ring in your head so that you click on it to find out the really not news story. The roaming lion is in fact a labradoodle trimmed with a lion cut as a mascot. The environmental issue at a farm...
