There are certain stereotypes that all people who don't live in an urban area must fight against. Farmers especially have to constantly work on their images, fighting common misconceptions such as the thoughts that we are uneducated, un-worldly, or out of touch with the rest of the country.However, ... Read More about Et tu, Elmwood?
Emily, Your Childhood Wish Has Been Granted
What town kid, or any kid for that matter, doesn't wish for a puppy with a red bow around its neck at Christmas? I know that as a kid, I hoped for a pet to love, any pet for that matter, and was certain that a dog would be a wonderful fit for our family. We killed goldfish (not murdered, just ... Read More about Emily, Your Childhood Wish Has Been Granted
Just When I Think I’m Starting to Get This. . .
. . . I really still have no idea.I started this post yesterday. It was to be the feel good blog post of the year. Something along the lines of "Harvest is nearly here! The crops look great!" I even had a catchy, and also kitschy, title: As the Beans Turn. Cute, huh?? You know, like As the World ... Read More about Just When I Think I’m Starting to Get This. . .
Corn, Cattle, and Le Cordon Bleu
Bad press strikes again.When one hears the word, Texas, what does one think about? Big open spaces? Big football stadiums? Cattle operations? Cowboy hats? Any more stereotypes? I have some Texans out there, so please do not be offended by my generalizations. How about fancy Texas cooking? Colleges ... Read More about Corn, Cattle, and Le Cordon Bleu
The Littlest Farm Girl
We have had a big day so far, and it's not even 10AM!! Anna headed to Kindergarten today, just for a half day, but off to the big school nonetheless. We are all excited about this new endeavor for her, all except Josie.Josie is three. She is a lot like me, not just in her physical appearance (curly ... Read More about The Littlest Farm Girl