Dear Mary and Caroline,Today, you are one.Wow.While we have already begun celebrating this milestone with sweet gifts and preparations for a pumpkin party on Sunday, I feel like I need to celebrate on my own. No, not just that we have survived this first year, because, frankly being mobile scares me ... Read More about The Chapter That Rewrote My Story
Wild Kingdom- A Weekend Recap
Have I ever mentioned that I am not necessarily of the animal loving persuasion?Don't get me wrong, fuzzy kittens are cute. Puppies are fun, too. Baby calves, showing cattle, pigs all piled up on their mamas, baby chicks, all those sweet country images inspire me to say, "Awwww. How sweet." just ... Read More about Wild Kingdom- A Weekend Recap
The Ironic Twist to Farm Safety Week
So this week was/is Farm Safety Week, and like Daughter's Day, I forgot to post about it (Sorry five daughters I have...I DO love you!). While it's imperative to be safe at all times on the farm, especially with children and PTO shafts and augers and combines and all that, I think it's also good to ... Read More about The Ironic Twist to Farm Safety Week
Looking from the Outside, Technically on the Inside
Harvest has started. Have you noticed that? Followed any slow moving vehicles lately? Brushed any red dog off your car? If you're a city person, have you felt that nip in the air? That dry afternoon heat? That's good stuff, people.Fall is here.Harvest is here.Yet, it's a whole new season, literally ... Read More about Looking from the Outside, Technically on the Inside
Beef in the ‘Burbs
Team Beef Illinois was at it again this weekend.My good running and cattle women friends, Christy, Jodi and Jill and I hit the road for a lovely half marathon along the Fox River. Along with our favorite Illinois Beef Association Staffer, Shelia, and friends with the Kane County Cattleman's ... Read More about Beef in the ‘Burbs