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Friday, November 29, 2024
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Reaching a certain age

I have reached that “certain age.”  The purchase of a new vacuum cleaner was the highlight of my weekend a while back, and now I’m...

No place like home

Spring break is a long-standing tradition in Arkansas. Some families head south to the beach for warmer weather.  Not us, we pack up and head...
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Farming dreams, big and small

I recently spoke to someone who is brand new to the farming industry.  They want to grow row crops, raise cattle, sheep and goats, and...

Making a living with cows

My father was always a little skeptical of the advice offered by highly educated people (his only son, included). I suppose that fact was...

Play ball!

It is no secret I am an avid sports fan. In most instances, I have held a personal preference for collegiate and amateur sports...
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Spring is a welcome sign

As I write this column, I’m suffering from sleep deprivation. Overnight, our weather radio went off seven times to warn of possible dangerous weather....

An old plowboy

As I was surfing through the TV channels recently, the title of a program immediately grabbed my attention: The British Ploughing Championship. Besides the...

Where did my phone go?

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Few technological advancements have changed my life, as much as the smart phone. I can still remember my first telephone number from 1965, but...

Just holler

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Our youngest son is in the fifth grade and recently turned 11. He is a very sociable child who enjoys his friends. He loves...
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Beware of who you allow on your farm

A friend seeking a career change contacted me the other day to give me a tip. She said to look at a specific employment website...
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