A Five-Year-Old’s View

by | Mar 7, 2010 | Farm & Family, Musings

“Mom why are you trying to be fat?” “It’s not fat, it’s the the baby,” I said. “Uh-uh. I can see your back. It’s bent. You’re pushing your tummy out.”

Water for the Crops

by | Mar 5, 2010 | Farm & Family, Musings

Many are bemoaning the recent heavy snowfall. However, I’m grateful for the storm. We need several more just like it if we want water enough for our summer crops. Perhaps we could all learn a lesson from my children who played until well past dark enjoying the...

Comfortable?

by | Mar 3, 2010 | Musings

There goes the junior hunter to rid the barn of some pests or maybe just do some target practice with his BB gun. One year ago I pulled into a Cabela’s parking lot for the first time. (I’m behind the times, I know.) I got out of my car and started walking...

Stir Crazy Cake

by | Feb 28, 2010 | Desserts, Kate's Kitchen

This recipe  comes from a cookbook compiled for the Sonberg family reunion held in 1999. I love recipes from these kinds of cookbooks for a few reasons. One being that people typically send their best and favorite recipes. Secondly, the stories behind them. The note...

Winter Sunset

by | Feb 23, 2010 | Musings

Nate stepped out the door, milk bucket in hand, but quickly returned for the camera.