Honestly.It's ridiculous. It's so ridiculous, that today, when it was 31 degrees, I rushed through the car wash and then even considered wearing just a vest, no coat, because it felt so warm.Sheesh.However, not just cold has been going on. While school was cancelled for two more days, we weren't ... Read More about So, It’s Been Cold, What Else Is New?
Comfortable and Confident
Isn't this what a lot of us are aspiring to become?Comfortable and confident in ____________.Our finances.Our marriages.Our parenting skills.Our physical health.Our mental state.Our homes.Our career choices.And, more specifically in regards to agriculture advocacy, our practices and lifestyle as ... Read More about Comfortable and Confident
Diary of a First Day
Tonight's blog is brought to you by the resident expert, Farmer Joe! In between church, 4-H, football, and now yelling at the Illini (why are they losing?), he's chronicled the first important moments in "processing" a new calf. The kids and I were excited to join him in this adventure, and I hope ... Read More about Diary of a First Day
When Is It Cold Enough to Shut the Farm Down?
Our church was cancelled today.Countless school districts in Central Illinois have cancelled their first day back after a long Christmas break tomorrow due to crazy, blustery snow and absolutely bitter cold temperatures. The high tomorrow in our area is -9.It's miserable.As a teacher, I adored the ... Read More about When Is It Cold Enough to Shut the Farm Down?
Don’t Get Me Wrong, I’m All For Trends
As I was poring through nordstrom.com, considering making an Ugg boot purchase, I realized that maybe this consideration of purchasing a rather bulky, however, utterly warm and truly trendy footwear piece may be a poor judgement call. Maybe I want these boots because they're still the "it" ... Read More about Don’t Get Me Wrong, I’m All For Trends