All that glitters
I have these “great” ideas sometimes, but I usually drop them because I realize they are little too far-fetched. Not this not this time,...
The spirit of the season for the Harris family
I have fond memories of homecoming festivities in my hometown in Missouri. Nothing draws a small town together quite like a Friday night football...
The need for emotional support
You probably saw the news clip a few weeks ago of the young girl at the water park leading her pet alligator on a...
Football and farming
Football season is kind of a big deal at my house. I enjoy watching the Kansas City Chiefs, but I have things to do...
The fun kids today are missing
News was made recently when one of the last remaining drive-in movie theaters in the area announced they would be closing permanently at the...
Change can be good
It sure doesn’t feel like fall yet but it’s almost here. In August, our three youngest children embarked upon a new adventure. We made...
A bit of a language barrier
One of my favorite things to read each week, when I receive my hometown newspaper, is a section where they reprint items that have...
Back to school
School is back in session in the Ozarks, and kids and parents are getting back into the swing of things. I enjoy seeing the...
Remembering those good cows
Almost all purebred livestock breeders, that I have known have possessed the ability to point to any animal in their herd and recite that...
Good neighbors make the community
It has been said that good fences make good neighbors. I think good communication makes for good relationships with friends, family and of course,...
