Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Rain, rain, go away

During the 40 days of rain that we experienced in July, I found myself thinking that I probably…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Farming made good memories

Do you miss farming? It’s the question I’m most often asked. Yes.   When we retired from our…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Local law enforcement can learn a lot from Uvalde

Watching the school surveillance video of what can only be described as a complete failure by local police…

Opinion

It’s prime snake season, be prepared

Having stepped within a foot of a venomous copperhead snake one night this week, it seemed a good…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Blueberries: It’s where to find the real thrill

Blueberry season is exploding all around our area, much to my palate’s pleasure.   My brain tells me…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Father’s Day is a time for introspection

Father’s Day should be a time for introspection, for thinking about what our fathers mean to us and…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

No simple solutions to school shootings

Always raise an eyebrow and pause when someone offers a quick solution to a complex problem.   That…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Airbnb renters don’t always make for good neighbors

Rent out your house for a week or so to vacationers. Make a few extra bucks. What could…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Beekeeping is full of surprises

The annual spring honeybee swarm season is coming to an end, and as a beekeeper, I am reminded…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

AWAR declared on animal abuse, neglect

A new citizen-based organization set up to improve the quality of animal life all began at a birthday…