Planning for your farm future
Have you thought about planning for your future with your family and your farm operation?On Friday, Jan. 19 we will be hosting a workshop...
A little bit of this and that
This and that…Finally, a GOP winSo the Republicans in Congress did indeed manage to pass a major piece of legislation, with the tax reform...
Old acquaintance forgotten
“Brothers and sisters, I do not consider myself yet to have taken hold of it. But one thing I do: Forgetting what is behind...
Immanuel … God with us all the time
This Christmas is our first in the warm climate of Florida. There is no snow at all either falling or accumulating on the ground....
Creating a memory box for your family
As I sit here writing this column, I am having a hard time deciding what to write about. I have done the cookie columns...
Squirrel hunting on Darbyshire Road
This past Sunday, Christmas Eve, we celebrated the birthday of our son, Greg. As is our custom, he and I always like to reminisce...
National Anthem is not racist
So now it’s the National Anthem, I said to myself. What’s all this about? What can offend anyone in the song of our country?...
After 55 years, I’m outa work
In the past several weeks, Debbie and I have attended several youth basketball games to watch our grandchildren play. She seems to really enjoy...
Spirit of Christmas is abundant
There is something about Christmas that makes me feel like a kid again. There is an indescribable feeling in the air — whether from...
Looking back and planning for ‘18
Merry Christmas! On behalf of my family to yours, as you celebrate the miracle of this special season, may your heart be filled with...