I had to stop for this tractor and liquid manure spreader recently. It may have cost a minute or two of my time, but the other guy’s safety was well worth it. What you don’t see is the operator behind his equipment. He was using a push broom to sweep mud off the road that […]
Sometimes you stumble upon a fascinating scene that’s hidden on some small dirt road. That was definitely the case when I came across this old Chevrolet pickup parked under a barn overhang. After making a delivery at a nearby residence, I stopped long enough to grab this photo of that scene. While I had driven […]
While making a delivery at a house some time ago, two young brothers were riding bikes near my truck. While I was unloading, the older one who was perhaps about six, stopped to talk to me several times. At one point, he told me that his father worked for a man named “Maynard”. Then, the […]
Like many people, I love to see trees display the changing fall colors of their leaves. However, leaves often lose some of my interest once they have fallen off of the trees. As they dry and decay on the ground, their vibrant colors fade. I realize that the brown, shriveled remains make for a good […]
I was making a delivery to a dairy farm one day when I saw these two head of cattle. At first glance, many people may think that they’re Holsteins because of their black and white coloring. However, they’re a breed known as Dutch Belted – or around here, they’re sometimes referred to as Canadian Belted. […]
It’s obvious that this old wagon has seen better times. Now, it’s closing out its last days as a rustic lawn ornament – as it slowly rots and rusts away from the effects of the seasons and elements. Perhaps, there are times when many people think that they can relate to this picture. Like this […]
I took this photograph on a January afternoon. The bare trees and faded paint on the barn add a sense of gloom to the winter scene. As seen in the photo, the farm commands a scenic view of the valley below. One can imagine the work found here – perhaps made more difficult by the […]
On Valentine’s Day, many people exchange cards and give heart-shaped candies, chocolates and other gifts that offer sweet expressions of love. A little angel, a Cherub named Cupid, is said to be the instigator of much of this emotional bliss – as his arrows are said to make people fall in love with one another. […]
Every season offers its own unique challenges and opportunities. Driving truck in a largely rural area with hilly terrain, winter is by far the most challenging time – especially when it comes to backroads and getting in and out of driveways. During this season, my truck has the opportunity to become a giant sled – […]
Hidden on a township road is this scene that I’ve enjoyed driving past for years. The trees, stream and foliage here offer unique views each season – such as with the snow and icicles on a cold winter morning. As the temperature was hovering near freezing, water was still flowing in the stream. Many often […]