It does feel like Fall!   For sure.   I heard the furnace click on during the night, and the temperature here in Lincoln was in the 40s! So far, it looks like very good weather for harvest. … more

I'm getting pictures of the twins at the pumpkin patch and of the decorating friend Marsha has already done.   I can't get into Halloween, but I love this time of year.   We have … more

I'm getting pictures of the twins at the pumpkin patch and of the decorating friend Marsha has already done. I can't get into Halloween, but I love this time of year. We have had absolutely … more

Today would have been Mike's birthday.   I'm surprised how many people remembered.   Yesterday, a granddaughter came with a couple mini bundt cakes.   They all take me back to … more

The "Game of the Century" is always a bittersweet memory for me.   Mike had several retired farmer uncles nearby who were happy to come over and help during planting/ harvesting. … more

I know, I know, it was Fordham.   But it was a fun game to watch, after the first quarter, anyway. And Coach Frost said as much to the press after it. And, Vince Lombardi played there; who knew? … more

I can assure you I'm not trying to become a bionic woman; but now, I have my left arm in a sling after having a reverse shoulder replacement a couple of weeks ago.   Again, x-rays showed no … more

Some farm leases are not written but are verbal or "handshake" agreements. Because nothing is in writing, the parties may have different recollections of their agreement, making lease … more

When a good friend/fraternity brother died at an early age of complications of diabetes, a good number of “brothers” made the trip to rural Madison for the service. When we all gathered … more

Last Thursday, Aug. 5, was the one year anniversary of Mike's death. I was surprised at how many folks made note of it.   Every week for some time, I had received a Bible verse and its … more