We always need rain
Spring has come to the Crawford place. I got home from work one evening, and Bill had mowed the yard; he just couldn’t stand...
Dad time
I used to be amused by Dad’s leisurely daily routine.
“Amused” may be too mild. I sometimes thought it ludicrous. As editor of the newspaper...
Divide and conquer
Northwest Arkansas has been a wonderful place for us to raise our family. My husband grew up here and we love that we have...
Days gone by
I recently received a phone call from an old friend. She said she needed a few questions answered for a project and thought I...
Bucket calves
Spring meant bucket calves when I was a boy.
Most folks I know call ‘em “bottle calves” today, because they use mammoth versions of baby...
Supporting the Blue and Gold
There are a few times a year when I LOVE social media. The first one is right around mid-August when all the children are...
Good and bad news
The 2022 Census of Agriculture was released on Feb. 12, and some information was a little disheartening.
In the podcast highlighting the results, Ag Secretary...
What time is dinner?
Jim Reeves sang it. So did many others: “Come home, come home, it’s suppertime.”
They didn’t mean breakfast or dinner.
But, now dinner comes later than...
Something new
Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks? I am always surprised at how many new things I learn about when I get together...
Baked Ham and Cheese Ranch Casserole
• 6 eggs
• 1 C whole milk
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1 C shredded cheddar cheese
• 1 1/2 C diced ham
• 6 C white...
