Brrr! That was one deep freeze we experienced over the New Year weekend. Fortunately, not as much snow as forecast, but the wind chill was COLD!! I had not seen the New Year in for decades, but … more

It's hard to believe this year is over; I'm not sure I'm ready for another year of fighting COVID and taking the precautions, because I'm in the vulnerable group. I'm finding it hard to understand … more

Today, Dec. 21, is the Winter Solstice; the longest night of the year. From now on, the days will get longer. I really do not like it when it gets dark at 5:00.  But it makes the Christmas … more

I don't happen to be one of the Americans who cannot get enough news about England's Royal family; for instance, I happen to think if you are trying to avoid the press, you don't sit down for an … more

It suddenly got very cold here; quite a shock, after all the nice days we've had.   I've just watched the Nebraska women beat Minnesota in basketball; these gals remain undefeated, which is a … more

Lessons on how to work with family members on a farm, how to gift grain and livestock to receive tax benefits and how to manage risk in an uncertain world to how to boost farm income with agritourism … more

Until the last two years, I was a faithful church goer, seldom missing unless I was at work, and I don't think I ever fell asleep during a sermon, no matter how long or hard to follow.  … more

I had 3.5 inches of wet stuff in the rain gauge on Sunday, and it came down hard, all at once, even cleaning the gutters of the little things the Linden trees give off in the fall.  I'm told … more

I had 3.5 inches of wet stuff in the rain gauge on Sunday, and it came down hard, all at once, even cleaning the gutters of the little things the Linden trees give off in the fall. I'm told … more

Well, at least the volleyball team keeps winning, right? And it's time for high school playoffs, so that will give me something to keep track of this week.As I said, I'm rereading some … more