Of Children, Chickens, and Chainsaws

Of Children, Chickens, and Chainsaws

If there is one thing that I was taught well in my childhood, it is that you should work hard. I always had chores- whether it be taking care of the chickens or helping to haul in firewood to washing dishes and cleaning the house. We didn’t get paid for these things, but we were […]

Of Worn Snow Pants and a Fading Generation

Of Worn Snow Pants and a Fading Generation

If you are or have been a parent of school-age children, you know well the last minute scramble to find the missing gloves moments before the bus arrives. And, quite likely, this is an event that takes place not just once or twice a year….but once or twice a week, am I right? No matter […]