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Know-it-all
Knowledge is a powerful thing. It can help us avoid past mistakes, erase fear, find a cure, and create thousands of things that make our lives better. (Dishwasher and washing machine come to my mind first—love ‘em) Unfortunately, knowledge can … Continue reading
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Ooo those siblings. Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
Mark Twain once wrote, “Familiarity breeds contempt—and children.” Unfortunately, sometimes this is true, being part of a family can be difficult. In a family with six siblings, including myself, bickering was a daily issue. We fought over toys, chores, T.V. … Continue reading
A late night stroll
Far from urban civilization, I walk the main gravel lane on the farm, by the light of endless stars in the sky. The rumbling tractors, the crying peacocks, the giggling children, all have finally stopped for the night. With the … Continue reading
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A youthful lesson in competition.
Throughout my youth, I loved playing all kinds of games. Back then, the thrill of winning—no, more than that—crushing my opponent to a pulp and dancing on the ashes of their loss was my sole goal in every competition I … Continue reading
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The rhythm is calling your name
When the weight of life is pressing down, do like Kevin Bacon in “Footloose”, turn up the music and dance. “Oh, I don’t dance,” some of you are saying right now. Sure, you do. Everyone has danced. It looked more … Continue reading
“Polled” Beef
From tiny nubs to great big honkers, these features can hang down, curve up, or even stick straight out, but if you’re “polled” beef you don’t have any. And I don’t mean the shredded kind—though yummy—that’s “pulled” beef. What in … Continue reading
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Common courtesy—not so common anymore.
Walking into a small town store is quite a different experience from what happens in a city. A bell will toll, announcing your arrival. Followed by a warm smile and welcome from whoever is working inside. I especially loved the … Continue reading
It’s always lurking.
While spending the Memorial holiday visiting my parents, I spent many nights watching TV rather than sleeping. After rising for the last three years at 2a.m. every day, my body won’t sleep for longer than five hours anymore. Yes, I … Continue reading
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LIFE—it’s gonna hurt. Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
Life is full of never-ending struggles. The sooner you accept this, the better off you’ll be. And by acceptance, I don’t mean slump those shoulders and give up. I mean buck up and face those challenges head on. In a … Continue reading
What-do-you-call-it? Farm life 101: Things I’ve learned since marrying the rancher’s son.
Heifer, calf, yearling, ox and more. Cows, just like people, have specific names for their place in society. Why you ask? Heaven’s I don’t know, maybe the cute young heifers, just like teenagers, don’t like being lumped in with the … Continue reading
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Janelle Evans 