In the last month, I gained 9 pounds. My pandemic bottom was expanding. It all started with the Wal-mart online order of a 36-pack of Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups. They could not get here quick enough.
Love and Marriage… Children, Too
Mother’s Day came and went. And my wedding anniversary, too. They happen to be on the same weekend. Every year. Which has me thinking. The most worthwhile thing in life is love. Coincidentally, the most challenging thing is also love. We go to all lengths to find and secure love. Not just from a significant…
Volunteers Make the World Go ‘Round
Our communities, large and small, only work when people are willing to give of their time and money to causes that benefit us all. Don’t get me wrong, capitalism is needed and valued. But sometimes, there’s no monetary profit in the things that are truly, truly important. In churches and ministries you especially see this…
Remembering Camp Amache with John Hopper
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-wvu8d-e93be8 Today I talked with John Hopper who is the social studies teacher and principal at Granada High School in southeast Colorado. Mr. Hopper has devoted much of his life to preserving the history of the Granada War Relocation Center which is also known as Camp Amache. Along with his students, he formed the…
Ashley Lande Shares Her Heart
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-57bqw-e7b515 Today I talked with my friend Ashley Lande. Ashley is an artist, writer and homeschooling mom. We dive deep into some of the tougher issues of life including drug use, mental health, and grief. But we also chat about faith, art, books, podcasts and Marvel movies. Mentions: The Well-Trained Mind: https://welltrainedmind.com/?v=7516fd43adaa CDC on the…
Writing the Story with Ron Smith
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-8787k-e5d2a6 Farm journalist Ron Smith joined me today to talk about his long career talking to farmers, and writing stories about them and for them. We talk about his youth in South Carolina, his early newspaper career, and eventually his work with Farm Press/Farm Progress. Mentions: Buy Ron’s Book “Passing Through” at https://www.amazon.com/Passing-Through-Ron-Smith/dp/1441550348. Elmo Snelling…
Homeschooling with Farmerette Karin Dewey
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-i5k4t-e4ea39 For today’s episode, I talked with my longtime friend Karin Dewey. Karin grew up on a farm in rural North Dakota, and now lives in the Orlando, Florida area. We talk about how we met through the International Flying Farmers, her family’s connection to Walt Disney World, and we take a deep dive into…
How to Sew a Trial and Error, Adjustable-Sized, More Comfortable than Ear Loops Mask
In all the world, the last thing I thought I would ever be posting here might be a face mask sewing pattern or how-to instructions. I’m not really what you would call a “detail” person. Except when it comes to writing. And editing. Unless I’m posting on Facebook or my blog, then I post and…
Talking Wheat with Dr. Scott Haley
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-5n5gy-e1fe67 July 3, 2020 Today I talk with Dr. Scott Haley. Dr. Haley leads Colorado State University’s Wheat Breeding and Genetics Program and will be retiring soon. He has helped Colorado farmers by developing wheat varieties that can maximize yield with limited moisture. Dr. Haley grew up in Washington state, and we talk about…
Playing the Part with Brooke Jaye Taylor
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-vz9tc-df8fc2 June 11, 2020 We’re back! I am excited to introduce you to my friend Brooke Jaye Taylor. Brooke is an actress based in Atlanta, Georgia. She also coaches and serves other performers alongside her husband through their studio business and intensives. We talk about faith, friendship, and of course, the movies! Hope you enjoy! …
The Past Matters
Every winter, I employ some form of creative avoidance to recharge my battery. Binge-watching some new-to-me TV series is always on the list. But this year, I got a little inquisitive and decided to do some genetic and family research. I decided to be an over-achiever and order not just a 23andme spit test, but…
Pushing Up Daisies with Bonnie Novak
https://www.podbean.com/media/share/pb-tb29n-db9589 Today I talked with my friend Bonnie Novak. Bonnie grew up on a farm and ranch in Pringle, Texas. And, like me, she earned a bachelor’s degree from Texas Tech. For 24 years, she and her husband Hunter owned and operated a funeral home that served Guymon, Boise City, and Texhoma, Oklahoma. We talk…
The Farmeress and Friends Podcast Launched Yesterday!
Some news I posted on Facebook yesterday: So excited! A monumental moment just happened. Or at least I think it is. At this very moment. I just nerve-rackingly pushed the “publish” button on the very, very first episode of The Farmeress and Friends Podcast. My newborn baby is going out in the big, wide world….
The Farmeress 