There have been so many stories lately about events that will create cultural change. This might actually be a story that describes true change to a portion of our culture-or not. I mean, I’m not clairvoyant. Roundup-ready crops made farmers much more productive. You could plant a crop and then spray the weeds without killing … Continue reading The Row Crop Cultivator Returns?
I need to tell you how I came to this story one step at a time, otherwise you won’t understand it. You may not understand it anyway, I may not, either. I was driving home from work when I saw a car-hit deer lying dead along the highway. Even though it was no longer alive, … Continue reading It’s not random
I remember advertisements in the back of magazines with offers to work from home. I think this job situation was sort of the dream scenario for many people. I just spent the last three decades NOT working from home. I like being at home and as such always requested longer shifts but fewer of them … Continue reading Home Work
It has been a long time since I moved into a new home. Any move to a new residence was never complete for me until the electricity was turned on. Electricity means hot food, a hot shower and some form of entertainment, however to me-more than anything-it means light. When I look at the creations … Continue reading Light
Summers mean sun and heat; my head needs protection from both so I wear a hat. I am already an established redneck so that part of me doesn’t need sun either so I wear a hat. I don’t wear a cowboy hat because I’m not- I do however want my ears free from burning so … Continue reading The Smokey Yunick Hat
Dear Dave, As I age, most of the possessions I want remind me of something else-or some other time. I’ve read that certain smells create the strongest triggers for memory recall, however I think small symbols are my most powerful triggers, Dave. One such symbol would be the IHC emblem found on International Harvester … Continue reading Letter to Dave
A beloved musician and teacher, Janice Marie Anderson, 79, is being remembered by friends and students at her recent passing. From her obituary; ” Jan taught music at Viking and Newfolden Elementary schools as well as private music lessons for 35 years. She was an active member of Trinity Lutheran Church for her entire life … Continue reading Jan Anderson Remembered
We are in the third month of the Covid-19 pandemic. I can recall moments of recent history that felt like I was living someone else’s life. I don’t like that feeling-I like my life, I have little interest in the Covid-19 lifestyle. However, that is what we are all living. I needed a break this … Continue reading The Restorative Powers of a Trip to Viking
I like to pump my arms when I am happy, it’s a natural reaction. Last Friday, I was pumping-a lot. A few weeks ago, I wrote that Telly had left us. Telly is a stray cat who sheltered at our place this winter, then left this spring. Lisa and I were both disappointed when Telly … Continue reading Getting back what we never had
Rural Reflections 