This little covered bridge spans a small stream on a farm drive. I’ve driven by it hundreds of times – and have passed through it on a few occasions, as well. Sitting in the trees, the small structure is partially obscured by the foliage during the warm months of the year. I think that […]
It may look like another small country church. Yet, it’s part of my family’s story. Today is Dad and Mom’s anniversary. This is where they exchanged their wedding vows before God, family and friends many years ago. Having moved away long ago, our family hasn’t attended here since I was a young boy. Today, we […]
I made a delivery to a local farm when I saw these hay bales in red, white and blue netting. While I’m used to brown and green twine, this was new to me! Baling gives farmers an efficient way to store and handle hay. However, when you cut bales loose, it can make a great […]
It’s a scene that looks like it could have taken place nearly seventy years ago. However, the year is 2021 and an Amish farmer is using a team of horses with a pull-type combine. Today, most of us are used to seeing farmers operating modern self-powered combines, equipped with the latest, most-advanced technology. Yet, there […]
I’ve driven by the farm where this barn is located for years. In fact, it was only about a mile from where I was raised. Yet, it’s only been in the past two or three years, that I’ve gotten to see the historic building. This barn sits about a quarter mile from the road. To […]
I was driving down a steep driveway from a delivery when I saw a red barn across the valley in front of me. By road, the old structure was probably more than a mile away. Yet, in a sea of green, it stood out. From my vantage point in the truck cab, the barn looked […]
You have probably heard someone say “to keep it between the ditches”… or, between the lines. Perhaps, you’ve told someone that, as well. On many small, rural roads like the one in the picture, it may be hard to always stay inside the lines. This is especially true if you’re driving a large truck or […]
There are two things that every youth who goes through 4-H learns. They are the 4-H Motto and 4-H Pledge. They were quoted, along with the Pledge of Allegiance, before every meeting when I was in 4-H – ten years as a member, and another ten as an advisor. They are as follows: 4-H Motto: […]
A few miles from here, sits a farm that my wife and I like to drive by. The house, barn and outbuildings are separated from the gravel road by a pasture with a small creek winding through it. With some beef cattle or sheep often grazing there, it’s a tranquil setting where we often appreciate […]
I found this barn on a small dead-end road. While the structure is still in use, the paint and roof show signs that it has seen better days. As I took the picture, I noticed how the summer sky illuminated the old building. It brought a new dimension to the scene – bringing a sense […]