Author Archives: CCOAF

The Meaning of Rain

Posted on May 17, 2012 by CCOAF

In my younger suburban years the weather and whether it rained or not was all about my personal life and when it needed to be a nice day due to whatever it was I was doing. I never thought for … Continue reading →

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Recycling in the Country

Posted on May 14, 2012 by CCOAF

Since the whole recycling band wagon started, who knows how many years ago, the guilt of not recycling started to pile up on me. I started realizing how much paper we throw away, the plastic that can be recycled, and … Continue reading →

Posted in City Versus Country Living | Tagged how to recycle in the country, how to recycle on a farm, how to set up a recycling routine, longaberger recycle basket, what school papers to recycle, where to recycle | Leave a comment

Falling Behind!

Posted on May 12, 2012 by CCOAF

I’ve recently joined the Moms’ taxi club where I need to be in 2 places at once. It’s spring sports season just like it is everywhere else and my truck has become my new home. How Moms do this that … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenting on the Farm | Tagged juggling kids, managing household chores, managing kids sports, sports for kids, spring sports schedule. fall sports schedule, to many sports | Leave a comment

Childhood Anxiety & Sports

Posted on May 8, 2012 by CCOAF

This update has been a long time coming since my previous posts about my son whom struggles with anxiety. Here are the previous post to catch you up: Childhood Anxiety – How to Cope Childhood Anxiety Meets School Days A … Continue reading →

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Typical Country Livin’ Sights

Posted on May 2, 2012 by CCOAF

I must be honest. Country living has some interesting sights that spark history questions, as well as ones that make my mind go . . . “hum.” No matter what though . . . I’m taking a liking to it, … Continue reading →

Posted in City Versus Country Living | Tagged abandoned farm house, country living verses city living, moving to the country, old one room school house, old train station | Leave a comment

Take Control

Posted on April 30, 2012 by CCOAF

So far this year we’ve heard about “pink slime,” and the “mad cow disease” has yet again been an issue. Thankfully consumers can take control when it comes to purchasing beef, as well as other foods, for their families by … Continue reading →

Posted in Farm Stories | Tagged community supported agriculture, CSA, farm fresh beef, farm fresh fruit, farm fresh vegetables, How to find a farmers market, how to order beef, Local Harvest, no pink slime | 2 Comments

Secret Surprises

Posted on April 27, 2012 by CCOAF

It’s hard being a kid and constantly being told “don’t do this,” “why did you do that,” and the list goes on. I remember, when I was a kid, it seemed like I was always doing something wrong and could … Continue reading →

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Missing My Working Family

Posted on April 25, 2012 by CCOAF

Family to me is more than just those that are blood related. They are also people I’ve connected with and spent a lot of time with over the past 39 years. The one family I’m missing lately is the family … Continue reading →

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One Busy Field

Posted on April 23, 2012 by CCOAF

It’s that time of year again. . . planting season. In my opinion it’s the the second busiest time for grain farmers, with harvesting being the busiest. However I’d have to say planting and harvesting are probably equally as busy … Continue reading →

Posted in Farming 101 | Tagged a farmers life, a farmers livelihood, a grain farmers challenges, farmer chores, grain farmer, planting season for farmers, rotating fields | 1 Comment

Back Rub Time

Posted on April 19, 2012 by CCOAF

I’m sure we can all use a back rub, and yes even the cattle here are spoiled yet again. Not only does My Farmer watch over them like a hawk to keep them safe, but they also get treats and … Continue reading →