Author: Larry McDermott The Tryon Daily Bulletin

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Extra bacon with my justice, please

Pigs can be used in so many ways. My favorite food, bacon, comes to mind. But what about proving a point in court? A Colorado ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, April 18, 2025 12:50 pm

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

NC General Assembly working to undermine public education

Education “leaders” in the North Carolina General Assembly, the political body responsible for ensuring that voters and their families have the opportunity for quality education, ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, April 11, 2025 1:09 pm

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Tariffs will throw farmers into the briar patch

Here in Western North Carolina, when we think “farmer” we think small. Three or four cows make a dairy. Enough chickens to produce a few ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, April 4, 2025 12:35 pm

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

When words we use don’t work so well

We use words to communicate everything from joy to sadness, from warnings to invitations. We often know when they work, but often do not know ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, March 28, 2025 12:58 pm

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Take notice when you see people filling the street

“What a field day for the heat, A thousand people in the street, Singing songs and they carrying signs, Mostly say, ‘Hooray for our side.’” ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, March 14, 2025 11:50 am

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Volunteer firefighters are the last line of defense

They say if you become a firefighter, you remain a firefighter day and night. It’s not a hobby that you pursue for a while and ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, March 7, 2025 12:20 pm

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Surprising similarities between honeybees and humans

While learning the ins and outs of beekeeping, I also learned a few things about us. By us, I mean you and me. The humans, ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, February 28, 2025 11:57 am

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Locking AP reporter out of White House is a test

Bullies always look for ways to intimidate. That’s how they communicate, and that’s why The Associated Press was targeted by the White House to be ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, February 21, 2025 11:53 am

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

What’s behind moves to undermine public school education

When I was growing up in the country, a traveling circus came to town, and my parents let me go. At least, I think they ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, February 14, 2025 11:30 am

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

So you’re going to have chickens and eggs, are you?

Every time the price of eggs jumps, somebody decides it’s time they get their own chickens so they can have their own eggs and not ... Read more

by Larry McDermott, Friday, February 7, 2025 12:38 pm

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