Blizzard conditions were just down the road. Unbeknownst to us, the snow was blinding, and the roadway was covered with white. We eagerly set out for our destination. On this January evening, we were heading to our home at Heritage Farm. It was my hope that we would “beat” any stormy conditions that might be brewing. Interstate highway travel is generally rather humdrum and … [Read more...]

I married a man who has self-discipline and enjoys his work.  In the early years, I learned many things from him and his parents. Their practical knowledge opened my eyes to a new side of life that I had not known – farming. Besides farm life, one thing that was new to me was car care.  I had never owned a car, so caring for one was brand new to me.  My husband changed the … [Read more...]

Family brings us many characteristics, interests and activities as our inheritance.  From my side of the family, we gained a longing for the north woods and life at the cabin.  I still speak with a Wisconsin accent. My husband’s family has given us the appreciation for county living on the farm with all the work it entails.  One activity my husband’s dad enjoyed was the … [Read more...]

Isn’t it nice when you take a break for a change of pace?  That is just what we did.  The pattern of summer’s rainy weather this year made farming a challenge.  Getting work done was frustrating.  Yet, finally the work did get done enough so that we could have a getaway.  We traveled to our cabin in northern Wisconsin.  Although a short visit, it became a much needed … [Read more...]

Summer brings a host of activities for us to enjoy.  The warm and hot days also bring plenty of work, but I digress.  One activity my whole family enjoys is going up north to the cabin. The cabin is tucked in the forestland of northern Wisconsin.  Birches, poplars, tamaracks and pine trees help to cover acres of land.  Whether privately-owned or publicly-owned land, such as … [Read more...]

Nowadays we look forward to a sunny day.  Just a few weeks ago the world “woke up” and blossomed due to the warm temperatures and the sun beaming its rays down on the earth.  The greening of the landscape is expanding. I have been drawn to the flowers and vegetables we have transplanted into the soil.  One afternoon, after watering them, I decided to cut the asparagus that had … [Read more...]

I had a pile of old calendars in my office. They stretched over several decades. I just could not destroy them since they documented so many little details I preferred to not forget. Some have great photos from which I might get some use. But the dates and the events we have participated in bring back special memories.  So in an effort to “spring clean” the office, I decided … [Read more...]

Howdy, folks!  It is good to be with you one more time.   To review, my name is Jack.  I am a German Shepherd.  I was invited to live in southern Wisconsin, and I adopted a boy.  He comes with a mom and a dad, so they are mine, too.  I grew up there, and I am the king. I am three years old.  Folks remark at how handsome I am.  I have silver-sable coloring.  But that is not my … [Read more...]

Howdy there, folks!  I am glad to meet you.  My name is Jack.  I am a German Shepherd.  I came from Northern Wisconsin.  I was invited to live in southern Wisconsin, and I adopted a boy.  He comes with a mom and dad, so they are mine, too. I grew up there, and I learned my new territory well.  I am the king.  My boy brings me water when I need it, and food when I want it.  … [Read more...]

Heritage Farm is home to (as my husband says) too many cats.  With the birth of two new litters this summer, the population has grown.  We like to have them around to keep the number of rodents down… provided they hunt. The younger cats and kittens are a delight to the young children who visit us at the farm.  They like to hold them close and pet the kittens. So you can … [Read more...]