My fall lambing is done! Consisting of exactly two ewes, this part of my shepherding “program” is the most fun. These two ewes will be able to provide milk for us during the winter, which …
After this past week, I find myself at a loss for words. Baffled. Unsure of how we, as a nation, reached this point. It is difficult to comprehend how anyone can justify killing another human being …
Yesterday, we attended the wedding of my husband’s niece. For some reason the topic of how old we’ve all gotten kept coming up. We hugged Uncles who are now Great-Great Uncles, Moms who …
I have gone to more doctor visits in the past year than I think I have in the ten years prior. It’s not that I have anything wrong with me - quite the opposite. I’m healthy as can be. …
When I signed on to take over the community garden plot on the edge of town, I had a pretty good idea that I was biting off more than I could chew. And I mean that literally–I knew it would be …
We have talked about the importance of making time before. And it’s not like I forget, but sometimes, I get a notso- subtle reminder. How many of us feel like we are running in endless circles …
This week, Millie, one of the ewes we’d bred to be a fall lamber, had a set of twins. She is a bit shy and often hangs back when some of the other, more social ewes crowd around to greet me. …
Somehow June, July, and now August have slipped past in record time. With Labor Day upon us, that means the end of summer. Last week all our area schools kicked off the 2025-2026 school year as …
There are hints autumn will arrive early this year and that winter might be long and hard: a few yellowing leaves high in the canopy of the cottonwoods, an abundance of chokecherries and wild plums, …
Six years ago, I buckled my two-year-old daughter and four-yearold son in their carseats and started driving east. We were heading to Duluth so we could meet their brand new baby cousin. What ensued …
Sitting in church on Sunday morning, our pew was filled with two of our children and their significant others seated beside us. It felt right. As much as I once hated to see our children grow up, …
Spring is the time for babies; babies in the barn, babies in the brooder, babies in the field, baby seedlings sprouting in the greenhouse, and in the soil. It is an embarrassment of riches. But, …
I never seem to have a shortage of things to talk about. I’ve been told by more than a few that I talk too much.... honestly, is there such a thing as talking too much? Those of you who know me …
Our little town is the county seat, so every year at this time, we host the county fair, a weekend full of prize produce, antique tractors on display, not to mention sheep, chickens, calves, and …
Another North Dakota newspaper is changing hands and it points to the continued interest of communities to have local news sources. Ryan and Tabitha Janke will put out their first issue as the new …
U.S. President Donald Trump set a new deadline of 10 or 12 days for Russia to make progress toward ending the war in Ukraine or face consequences, underscoring frustration with Russian President …
Have it done... it will be fun they said. Okay, so nobody ever once claimed it would be fun, but when my brothers and I were sitting in the hospital room with our dad this spring, they were just …
I woke up a little after five am to the feeling of something crawling across the back of my outstretched legs. I was in the middle of a dream about riding in the back of a bus hurtling down a very …
For about a week now, I’ve been having trouble sleeping. I lie down with one or both of my kids as they fall asleep every night, which means I often fall asleep once or even twice before I make …
When my daughter was young, she and I loved to watch wedding shows together. We spent hours watching brides-to-be try on thousands of dresses and ultimately narrow it down to the “the …
