I have a confession to make: I do not follow social media, but I do some doomscrolling.
My parents were the best educators in life lessons, whether it was in 4-H, religion, on the farm or with family. We always knew where we stood and we always had a stellar example to follow.
- By Arvid Huisman
As I have grown older, I have witnessed an increasing frequency of funerals.聽
DENVER, Colo. 鈥 The U.S. economy has continued to perform reasonably well despite a growing constellation of warning signs. However, surging energy costs and extreme volatility in oil markets resulting from the ongoing Middle East conflict could shift the trajectory of the U.S. economy for t…
Editor鈥檚 note: This was originally published May 30, 2005.
- By Darla Tyler-McSherry
Every time I travel back to Lonesome Prairie, I am so acutely aware of its appropriate name.
- By Arvid Huisman
Compared with a lot of men, I鈥檓 a rather boring guy. I have no major hobbies.
Years ago a somewhat wise person told me the more birthdays you have, the longer you live. This came to mind recently when I celebrated another birthday.
Only one time in my 33-year career have I witnessed an heir negotiate their own inheritance before the death of a parent.
Only one time in my 33-year career have I witnessed an heir negotiate their own inheritance before the death of a parent.
Author鈥檚 note: Over the past 14 years since retirement, I consciously removed myself from the front lines on helping rural families with their life challenges 鈥 especially in the realm of economic crisis, which some farmers are now facing again.
As a society, we are too often preoccupied with the superficial. Good looks and athletic ability too often carry more weight than a pleasant personality, a caring heart and mental acuity.
As I continue to plod my way through winter, I鈥檝e been mindful in trying to follow my own recommendations when it comes to managing mental health.
- By Tom Barton, Lee-Gazette Des Moines Bureau
Farmers and business leaders say the U.S. Supreme Court鈥檚 decision striking down President Donald Trump鈥檚 sweeping tariffs Feb. 20 underscores the need for stability in trade policy, while also amplifying concerns about the economic strain tariffs have placed on agriculture and manufacturing…
Back in 1935 when Fats Waller recorded 鈥淚鈥檓 Going to Sit Right Down and Right Myself a Letter鈥 he had no idea that the written letter 鈥 a common means of communication for centuries 鈥 would be an endangered art form 90 years later.
I think it was the winter of 1977-78, one of the coldest and snowiest winters on record. I still remember the 鈥渢reat鈥 of being snowed in on a Thursday and Friday, so we kids had a four-day weekend.
Some time back I saw a bumper sticker that read, 鈥淚f you can read this, thank a teacher.鈥 I quietly mumbled, 鈥淎men.鈥
We just celebrated our 60th wedding anniversary by taking a four-day cruise from New Orleans to Cozumel, Mexico. On a cruise ship, we had a captive audience, prepared meals, lots of entertainment venues and fun activities for every age group.
Today was a hard day. Even though we are in a new calendar year, for some folks it may not be easy to start fresh. We are supposed have 鈥渞esolutions鈥 and a positive outlook for the new year.
Some time back I saw a bumper sticker that read, 鈥淚f you can read this, thank a teacher.鈥 I quietly mumbled, 鈥淎men.鈥
Editor鈥檚 note: This was originally published July 29, 2010.
Today is the winter solstice. Upon waking, Rudi, my German Shepherd, and I went outside and were treated to a spectacular eastern sky backlit with delicious orange cream, pink and lilac colors. It was an intense visual treat.
Editor鈥檚 note: The following was originally published Dec. 30, 2007.
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OUR VIEW: Madison should make this the summer that State Street comes roaring back
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I have a confession to make: I do not follow social media, but I do some doomscrolling.
Editor鈥檚 note: This was originally published May 30, 2005.
Some time back I saw a bumper sticker that read, 鈥淚f you can read this, thank a teacher.鈥 I quietly mumbled, 鈥淎men.鈥
Jeepers Creepers, where鈥檇 ya get those peepers?鈥 Now there鈥檚 a phrase you probably haven鈥檛 heard for a while. Perhaps you鈥檝e never heard it. The line is from a song recorded by Louis Armstrong in the late 1930s.
The U.S. Supreme Court got something right (for a change) when they ruled that California can refuse to buy pork from another state if such pork is not raised to their demands.
The State Journal on March 15 reported that legislative Republicans tried to introduce a bill that would give women even fewer rights and freedoms on abortion than they had before the U.S. Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade.
There鈥檚 a great economics lesson to be learned in the front page article, 鈥淔or Sale, U.S. crops find buyers despite fewer deals.鈥 (February 11, 2023)
Republicans are working hard to make Wisconsin like Mississippi -- one of the worst educated and poorest state in the nation.
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