AgWired

Seems that the longer the winter drags on and the more days the kids spend inside, the more complaining I hear. The latest list includes: • I don’t want to clean up the toys. • I don’t want to take my dirty dishes to the sink. • Does your coat go in the middle of the floor? No. • I …

I have to admit that winter is my least favorite season, with the exception of jeans, boots and big sweatshirts. But there’s an exception to every rule, right? Getting the kids all bundled up and into the car, then taking coats off in car seats, then putting them back on once we get to our destination is a task all …

This week, a poem from my Aunt Jeanette. As a side note, I’m often amazed at the quirky similarities between the two of us. When I was younger, I used to spend HOURS in the loft of the old barn, just me and the pigeons, writing poems. My mom saved boxes of my old “stuff” and I recently went through …

This week Aunt Jeanette writes: Dan and I helped one of our hired farm hands move some cattle the other day. As we were driving home, I remembered that I had promised you an update on our cover crop that was planted after the corn and soybeans died. Even though the ground is frozen now, we were still able to …

There are two parts to today’s story. First, as a child my mother always left a daily “to do” chores list. For my brother, that usually consisted of what I called FUN things – burning the trash, raking the leaves (so you could jump in them, of course, and waste at least a few hours), picking up sticks – you’re …

Today my Aunt Jeanette and I would like to wish all of you a very Happy Thanksgiving. Thank you to the farmers who have grown our food and for the hands who prepare it every day. Lord, bless the land You’ve given me, And may I always know As I tend each crop and creature You’re the One who helps …