Crank It Up

Crank It Up

Seventy –Eight years ago my dad was 6 years old and had to learn how to crank their brand new A-Farmall.  It was the first gas powered tractor of the family and the end of the team of horses, the year was 1939.  Grandma and Grandpa were proud and confident to take the...
In the Spring of ’17

In the Spring of ’17

Is it planting time yet?  Two weeks ago I received a phone call at 5:30 pm, just as I was leaving for home, on one of the balmy 60 degree days.  The person on the other end of the line asked if we had any flowers that were ready to plant outside.  She caught me off...
It’s Derby Time

It’s Derby Time

For all you horse racing fans nothing is more exciting than the kickoff of the Triple Crown.  All the preliminary races for the horses over the past year vying for a spot in the prestigious Kentucky Derby is kind of how we feel over the winter months.  We have been...
Taxing

Taxing

Yes I know tax season is right around the corner and that is exactly why I am writing this article.  Not only to remind any of you who might have forgotten but also to procrastinate a few more hours before I work on them. I get so anxious this time of year because...
Winter Boots

Winter Boots

My dad always made sure we had good winter boots regardless of the year.  The warmth they provided was secondary to the way they made you feel while walking up to the hockey rink.  Dad wanted us to feel good and take pride in what we wore, only because he was a firm...