I recently made a delivery to an old farm. As I was leaving, this scene caught my attention. The worn fence was a nice contrast to the trees’ leaves. Fences often have a way of blending in with the landscape. We often take them for granted – until animals get out. As those of us […]
Backroads have a way of making people slow down. It may be the loose gravel, mud or potholes. That, or a desire to go slower may be because of the scenery that seems to appear only in places that are off of the beaten path. I’ve always loved these roads – except when they’re covered […]
“How did you get that picture?” My father asked that after he first saw this picture. As the son of a milk hauler, he knew this valley well from his childhood. Growing up, I learned many of these local landmarks and farms from Grandpa, Dad and my uncles. Traveling these roads between home and my […]
Autumn is my favorite season of the year. I enjoy seeing the fall colors and watching farmers harvest their crops. With the days growing shorter and the air brisker, autumn has another appeal. I’ve always loved that it leads into the holiday season. Thanksgiving and Christmas have special activities and family get-togethers that are highly […]
Pumpkin patches and displays are a feature of autumn. This wagon sits at a farm that I drive by often that offers pumpkins and other decorations for sale. On a weekend ride to see the fall colors, my family drove by this. Since I was driving, my wife took this picture for me. I must […]
As summer fades into fall, autumn decorations become common to see. Corn shocks, pumpkins, gourds and mums can be seen outside of many homes and businesses. Fall displays have always been something that I enjoyed seeing. After a busy summer, it’s fun to see the rewards of a good harvest. Autumn decorations also mean that […]
I came across this picture that I had taken some time ago. Many thoughts about dirt roads and old barns came to mind as I looked at the photo. As I continued to look at this scene, thoughts of work came to mind. After all, dirt roads and old barns seem to bring up memories […]
My wife and I both love autumn. One of our favorite seasonal activities is to take drives to see the fall colors. Around every turn and over each hill are new views to enjoy. These backroad adventures allow us to slow down – if no one is following. It’s here when we are given a […]
Many people love covered bridges. They stir nostalgia – allowing memories of another time to come to mind. As part of their charm, these structures often draw much speculation to why they were built. It seems, thanks Hollywood, chivalry and courting come to mind for many. However, the real reason for covered bridges was more […]
Stone fences are often associated with the New England states and rural Europe. Across much of the Midwest, where I’m from, fences made from boards or barbed wire are more common. Likewise, covered bridges are often considered to be a thing of the past. While they can still be occasionally found, most of these structures […]