I Wasn’t Told- Were You?

I Wasn’t Told- Were You?

Every Easter there I would go, racing across the yard at my parents’ home. Trying to beat my little brother to all the brightly colored eggs that were hidden everywhere. Fun – you bet. Competitive – I can still remember whining because he found more than me. Family...
Green Grass, Fences and Septic Tanks

Green Grass, Fences and Septic Tanks

Ever had the opportunity to spend any time on the farm or simply drive through the countryside? If so, you probably watched horses and cows grazing in pastures, and likely you have noticed something. These animals do not like to stay where they were placed by their...
Are Men Really Just That Blind?

Are Men Really Just That Blind?

Andy was preparing his own lunch that day. Renie wasn’t feeling well, so he was on his own. He decided he would open up a can of soup, add a few crackers, and he’d be just fine.   The rest of the story, according to him…   “Put soup in bowl, heat in microwave. Add...
Winter Storms, Hell and Heaven…

Winter Storms, Hell and Heaven…

The weather men warned us. Over and over. An extreme Arctic front was coming, bringing harshly cold temperatures and freezing precipitation. Now, as one of our Midwest’s standing jokes indicates, we all are aware that our weather forecast can be just a little...
Andy & Renie Are Expecting!

Andy & Renie Are Expecting!

Recently we had the opportunity to have lunch with a young newly married friend whom we haven’t seen in a few months. After the usual banter and light gossip about the lives of mutual friends, we asked about his life now that he had been a husband for a while. His...

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