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Blame it on the rain

Around here, Grandma and Grandpa get blamed for things …  Take hyperactive children in church for instance. The kids arrive at the sanctuary subdued and sleepy but by the time they’ve consumed copious amounts of M&Ms and other sugary goodness from Nanny’s Tupperware container, … Continue reading

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Show box bling for my farm girls

It began life in the early 1980s at the hands of two brothers. They hauled it to and fro, banged it, bumped it, slammed it, shoved it and sat on it, too. It’s had a hard life, but a good … Continue reading

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Future farmer of America

At age five, the world is his oyster. He thinks he’s king of the mountain. His days are filled with joy and jubilation, triumph and tribulation. Oh, and the most important element: carefree abandon. Apparently it’s a prerequisite for boyhood. And his … Continue reading

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