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The Magical Tale of the Monster-Be-Gone label

The Magical Tale of the Monster-Be-Gone label

In a world where magic often hides in plain sight (usually disguised as everyday objects), there exists a rather extraordinary tale about a most particular label. You see, courage doesn't...

The Magical Tale of the Monster-Be-Gone label

In a world where magic often hides in plain sight (usually disguised as everyday objects), there exists a rather extraordinary tale about a most particular label. You see, courage doesn't...

Whimsical Whispers of the Farmstead

Whimsical Whispers of the Farmstead

The day my parents decided to sell their little 80-acre farm, my heart caught in my throat-it was like watching a beloved chapter of my life close with the gentle...

Whimsical Whispers of the Farmstead

The day my parents decided to sell their little 80-acre farm, my heart caught in my throat-it was like watching a beloved chapter of my life close with the gentle...

Dutch Elm and Chainsaws

When the Dutch elm disease arrived at our farm, we spent many days felling, cutting and splitting wood right out our back door.

Dutch Elm and Chainsaws

When the Dutch elm disease arrived at our farm, we spent many days felling, cutting and splitting wood right out our back door.

The Great Iowa Blizzard of ’73

The great Blizzard of ’73 in Iowa will never be forgotten.  It was a crippling storm with snow drifts reaching as high as 12 to 19 feet

The Great Iowa Blizzard of ’73

The great Blizzard of ’73 in Iowa will never be forgotten.  It was a crippling storm with snow drifts reaching as high as 12 to 19 feet

The Magical Enchanted Rock Garden of the Driftless

The Magical Enchanted Rock Garden of the Driftless

Much like whimsical fairy tales spun by moonlight, gardens blossom in countless enchanted forms and sizes, each exuding its own magical beauty. The seasons twirl through the garden of time...

The Magical Enchanted Rock Garden of the Driftless

Much like whimsical fairy tales spun by moonlight, gardens blossom in countless enchanted forms and sizes, each exuding its own magical beauty. The seasons twirl through the garden of time...

jar of spilled milk

The blessing of "Spilled Milk"

A young country girl's crucial morning task involved straining the fresh milk collected daily by her father on their small dairy farm. While it seemed like a simple chore, it...

The blessing of "Spilled Milk"

A young country girl's crucial morning task involved straining the fresh milk collected daily by her father on their small dairy farm. While it seemed like a simple chore, it...