Spring Cleaning

Spring Cleaning

by | Mar 29, 2015 | Farm Life, Memories

Fiery tongues crept across the thick mat of dead grass, licking away all the dry stems and leaves. Like a battle front, the line moved roughly in unison with no possible retreat. Footsteps of flame crackled and snapped. The commander stood surveying his scorching...
February Miracles

February Miracles

by | Feb 16, 2015 | Animals, Farm Life, Memories

In the cold, bitter days of February the small miracles would arrive – about a dozen piglets per sow. On the evenings when the expectant moms were in labour, I was allowed to stay up late in the barn with mom and dad. I was under strict instructions to be quiet...

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