Remember winter sprayer maintenance
We all know this is a busy time of year for many farmers, but taking time to winterize your sprayer now can payoff in...
Resolve to prioritize simplicity
When it comes to Christmas, my refrain is always more, more, more.I want to do far too many things, and then put tinsel on...
Have you been ‘Boo’d’ lately?
The other day, my bride and I received a gift which caught us off guard, but brought a smile to our faces and warmth...
College: Navigating financial aid maze
Last month, I asked the question, ‘Will you enroll in a college after you graduate high school?”If you answered yes, let’s move forward and...
A ‘buyer’s guide’ for National Adopt a Shelter Dog Month
October is national Adopt a Shelter Dog month.The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) and the American Humane Association (AHA)...
America can still get it right
“Halloween” was the big box office draw last weekend at our local cinema, so our small step into the lobby created a giant leap...
Snaring the elusive Everett Crum
Part 3 of 3.In the movies, the story usually ends when police surround the criminal and he gives up with his hands high in...
The Lakota Sioux sweat lodge
Eighteen years ago, I jumped at the opportunity to chaperone our church youth group to the Crow Creek Reservation in Fort Thompson, South Dakota....
Meaning of ‘manliness’ and ‘masculinity’
When we discuss sexual assault, we often talk about women. What should women do to stay safe?When I was in school, girls were even...
Beware of the scarecrow
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Not because of the pagan ritualistic celebrations of all things evil, but because it’s just fun.The costumes,...
