Tag Archives: Barn

Farmer’s grove, treasure trove

I’ve always been fascinated by the stuff farmers keep in their groves. Not that I’ve spent a lot of times in groves — we had a fort in ours on the family farm when I was growing up, while my … Continue reading

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Country Girl, City Girl

  My folks always had a rule – actually, it was probably more so my Mom’s rule – that there were to be no farm animals in the house for longer than they needed to be there. Baby goats and … Continue reading

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One, two, 10 … ready or not!

Nephew Reece straddled the back of the loveseat in the living room of the family farmhouse Saturday afternoon and, with a great big grin, said, “Count to 10, Julie, and then come find me!” I pretended to close my eyes, … Continue reading

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Bye-bye birdhouse

I drove out to the farm Saturday afternoon for some much-needed solitude when I noticed our barn is taking on a new look. Actually, it’s mostly just a new paint job on the front, but in the process Dad is … Continue reading

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Horse in the Haymow

In honor of National Agriculture Week, I will be sharing my own “memories of a former kid” growing up on a rural Nobles County family farm. Check back each day this week for some of my most memorable experiences of … Continue reading

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