Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Learning about life from animals

We can learn so many important life lessons, especially about ourselves, from animals. Horses can teach us, if…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Local classic car shows are bigger, better

The roads to car shows in our towns are paved with memories, linking us to a time when…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

America: You are failing our children

One of my granddaughters just gut-punched me.   In a text, she asked if I would homeschool her.…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Old Ways of Cooking, Preserving Now Seem Best

Maybe this was true for you too, but I always thought mama cooking fried chicken and biscuits in…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Saving land for public use is important

Protecting some of our lands from development so future generations have the opportunity to enjoy it seems to…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Of horsepower and testosterone

I’m from another era far away in the rearview mirror, but my heart skipped a beat when I…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Will we ever be able to count on words not being corrupted? 

Just when it seemed time to throw in the towel over hopes that all of America would understand…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Getting back to our roots

It’s easy for us to think that something we need, something that is vitally important to our future,…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Let me plant some seeds for thought

Next weekend while most of you are hoping to work in your flower beds and decide what to…

Life on the farm- Larry McDermott

Making the move to backyard chickens? Know what you’re getting into

Right about now, some of you are thinking you’re just going to get some chickens in your backyard…