Monthly Archives: May 2009

Cows on the farm

We raised Holstein dairy cows. We had some bulls but mostly milking cows. Once my parents were on their own, my Dad started out living at Tipton’s as a tenant farmer crop sharing. He was a good steward of the … Continue reading

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Cookies drying on the fence

Helen, my friend at work, remarked how fun it was to grow up in the 50s. She mentioned that she enjoyed making mud cakes. She would mixed up some rich Indiana soil with some water in a bowl and then … Continue reading

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Reminisces from the 50’s

I was chatting away with my friend Helen on a warm sunny day in May. It had just rained for 4 days straight over the Memorial Day holiday so this was welcomed warmth. I have visited with my new 7 … Continue reading

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