As you know if you have visited this little blog of mine very many times, we own and operate a grain farm. We raise white corn for Frito Lay, yellow corn for general use, and soybeans that are sold for seed beans to other farmers. It is a good life, but like all business owners, we experience a good deal of stress.Perhaps the most anxiety ridden part is that we are not in control of the majority of it. Brad and our sons make well researched and well- thought out decisions as to planting and … [Read more...]
Cherry Delight
It's cherry-picking time!They are so cute with their little stems, so often hooked together with a buddy.One of the first fruits of early summer.This bowl reminds me of cherries-red, round, and happy.My father in law made these candlesticks for me from some porch trim that used to be on the house where he spent happy time as a child.He didn't have much happy time in his childhood, so these are are special to us.Back to the topic!My in-laws have two cherry trees in their chicken yard, and my dear … [Read more...]
For Everything There is a Season
Remember last week when I told you that I was going to start reading some "great" books as soon as I finished reading some fluff?Last night I finished reading this memoir. I expected the author to be a kind, warm-fuzzy type since she loves to bake pies. Who ever heard of a hateful pie baker? This gal, however, throws … [Read more...]
Bees Come to Visit!
I left the farm yesterday and made a trip to "town" for a pedicure and to return our rental car. We were allowed to use it a full six days (woo hoo!), and we are still looking for a new car, which is another story. (I mentioned my recent accident here.)To return the car, required going to the nearest town that provided such a service, over 30 miles away. I also needed to take care of some other business with my dear mother-in-law, so I wasn't home for the afternoon excitement.The carpenters … [Read more...]
Around the FarmI respect people who work hard. I don't care if they have a fancy, schmancy title. Or tons of degrees and letters behind their name. (Don't misunderstand. I respect those people, too!)I don't know who this is, but isn't he cute? I admire people who see what needs to be done and they do it-not for the glory, not even … [Read more...]