When Covid Comes to the FarmWell, just my luck. Two days before I was set to get my first vaccine shot, I started feeling sore. I was hoping it was just soreness from…Mar 4, 2021Mar 4, 2021
My Philosophical Thoughts on Baby StrollersLately I’ve been thinking deeply about humanity and strollers. The fact that humans still exist is pretty astonishing, given that parents…Feb 25, 2021Feb 25, 2021
How to Procrastinate on a Farm — The Misfit FarmerThere’s a farmer here who hasn’t harvested his soybeans yet. Yep, it’s mid-February and some people are already itching to plant corn, and…Feb 18, 2021Feb 18, 2021
A Prolonged Dream of Kokomo — The Misfit FarmerIt doesn’t snow here often, but when it does, you can rest safely knowing my wife’s grandpa Lowry is on patrol. When the Department of…Feb 11, 2021Feb 11, 2021
A Petition to Cancel February, PermanentlyFebruary, ugh-a month so bad it’s reduced to 28 days. It’s also anchored by the holiday with the worst candy. How many teeth have cracked…Feb 4, 2021Feb 4, 2021
When Pigs Fly and A Farmer ExercisesIn a clear indication of how behind the times our society is, pot belly pigs bear the weight of an unattainable standard. Really, it’s a…Jan 28, 2021Jan 28, 2021
The Danger of Stranger DangerIf you ever visit Little Rays of Sunshine Daycare, remember to walk fast, keep your head down, and don’t make eye contact-or else the…Jan 21, 2021Jan 21, 2021
Good Tool Sheds Make Good Neighbors[An OLD FARMER chews the cud with a YOUNG FARMER, while both sit on benches in front of an Ann Taylor store at the mall. The two talk the…Jan 14, 2021Jan 14, 2021
Imagining a Better PlaceAfter thoughtful consideration, I think I’ve discovered my new dream job. When I grow up, I’d like to be the old man who sits by the trash…Jan 7, 2021Jan 7, 2021
The Three Truths of Raising LivestockIf you walk far on our farm during winter, you’ll likely come up missing footwear, especially if you try to traverse the Bog of Despair…Dec 31, 2020Dec 31, 2020