Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Farming and family were in her DNA

Wearing an emerald green outfit, she glided across the plowed field alongside the crimson clover like Dolly Parton ...

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Preoccupation with celebrities is numbing us

My career brought me in direct contact with more than a few famous people, but one seemed especially ...

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 ...

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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 ...

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