Have you ever crouched down on the floor and been eye-level with a 19-month old? Did you take a look at the world around you to understand how intimidating it may seem? How TALL the counter is (especially if there’s a candy bar just within arm’s reach), and how far away things seem? I’m reminded of this when I’m in …
Bring Back Those Lazy, Hazy, Crazy Days of Summer!
Today Aunt Jeanette writes: We have had another unusual winter here in south central Nebraska – as has most of the country. The snow and ice have not caused many problems for us, however, the cold temps have been another story. When I think of baby calves being born into a cruel negative 25 degrees (or more) wind chill…well, it …
The Grass Isn’t Always Greener
We’ve all heard the saying that the grass isn’t always greener on the other side of the fence. That quote goes on to say if you take the time to water your own grass, it would be just as green. I think like an animal that is corralled by a fence, we sometimes feel there’s something better out there – …
April Fool?
Today Aunt Jeanette writes: Every once in a while a story from my teaching days pops in my head. Since farming is at a standstill for now, you get an “off-season” story. It is amazing what I find in my closet. Maybe I should clean it out more often! Last week I found the bedspread my grandma made during the …
Busy Hands, Happy Heart
Today Aunt Jeanette writes: I come from a family that likes to have busy hands. When I was growing up, I remember seeing Mom knitting, crocheting, writing in her daybook (diary – which has answered countless questions!), writing letters to people – you get the picture. It was rare for her to just sit. Same with Dad. He was always …
A Very Glassy Look
It’s time to hit the agriblogging highway and ZimmGlass will be going with me. I’ll be trying to figure out the best ways to incorporate it into my coverage of ag events starting with the American Farm Bureau Federation convention in San Antonio. This morning I did my first live video chat via Hangouts and will probably do some impromptu …
No More Complaining
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 …
Cold Winter Days
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 …
Sons of Agriculture T-Shirts
I know that there are “Sons of Anarchy” fans in the AgWired community. I’m probably going to have to find time to watch it and find out what it’s all about. So for you SOA fans here’s a parody shirt you might like on eBay – Sons of Agriculture. From the Seller who lives on a NE Kansas family farm …
My Wish For You
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 …