“Rod Stewart Hair” “I like your hair!” a woman at the party said.
Dear Editor,
“What Cats Like” “I’ve been reading about cats,” my husband, Peter, tells me. Peter has never had a cat before. “Oh, yeah?” “Salt is not good for their kidneys. We have to give Felix unsalted fish.”
Q: Will Congress renew the Farm Bill this year?
Dear Editor, As we approach Ag Week, March 17-23, I’ve been reflecting on the 82 years our family has been farming in Winnebago County. While we’re deeply tied to the land, our real roots are found in this tight-knit community.
“A Borrowed Plate” My husband, Peter, and I were surprised that two plates were missing.

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“Lower Expectations” It is a year of lower expectations. Every year, there is a chorus of folks urging us to lower our expectations for the holidays—buy less, consume less, worry less, about having a picture-perfect holiday, and spend more time reflecting on what the holiday means to us. This...
As the Biden administration begins to take form and cabinet positions are appointed, many have lauded Biden’s choices as “inspiring” and “progressive.” The first female treasury secretary, the first Latino secretary of DHS, the first female director of national intelligence . . . However, while it...
It’s a done deal. On Jan. 20, Joe Biden will become our 46th president and the mess left in aisle 45 by our current president must be addressed. What can we expect from the Biden administration? Will the economy rebound? Will Trump’s `America First’ isolationist dictum return to internationalism...
We are deep into this disgusting pandemic, having spent most of several months feeling confused and misguided. A lot of us, experts and amateurs alike, have started to get philosophical about our experience. We do this, not as some sort of rationalization, but as a search for partial understanding...
“Big, Ridiculous Goal” My friend, Anita, is felting up a storm. Philip is cooking something new and posting a photo of it every day. Megan is reading Shakespeare on video, Jason is doing woodwork projects, Tom and Mary and Katie are sewing thousands of masks, and Peggy is studying Spanish, German...
Unfortunately, many Ameri-cans will be unable to celebrate the holidays with their extended family and friends in person this year, making it all the more important to boost holiday cheer at home. Here are few festive ideas for getting into the holiday spirit during this socially distant season...
Q: What’s your take-away on the 2020 farm economy? A: Between the historic derecho and once-a-century pandemic, 2020 has served up unprecedented challenges for farm families across the state. Disruptions to the food supply chain delivered a reality check to Americans, reminding consumers that food...
It should come as no surprise that the holiday season—as those that preceded it—will not be as we would expect if this were any other year. While the tree may already be up and decorations heavily underway in our house, the vibe—so to speak—has been severely lacking. At least in my case. Any...
Don’t let money fights steal your joy Dear Dave, My husband and I usually have a few disagreements around the holidays when it comes to Christmas spending. Do you have any advice for eliminating this kind of thing, and making the financial side of Christmas a little less stressful? Kellie Dear...
Changes are coming to U.S. trade policy, but it is too early to tell if we should expect dramatic waves or subtle ripples during the next four years. In the past decade, we have seen a significant shift by both Republicans and Democrats against free trade. This is tracked with changes in public...

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