Category: American Countryside
Best of 2018: Todd Syrup Farm
Lots of people enjoy pure maple syrup. But if you ask this farmer what he thinks of it, well you’ll quickly find that he doesn’t…
Best of 2018: Billy the Kid
When two different cities, in two different states claim to have the body of the same man, well, you know there’s going to be a…
The Holiday Christmas Store
If Santa Claus needed a place to buy all of his decorations, this would be it. It’s big business in small town Michigan and it…
Twas the Night
We know the words of “’twas the night before Christmas;” words that helped solidify the image of Santa over 200 years ago. Here’s the the…
The Scene of a Winter Battle
The Union army was defeated at Fredricksburg, Virginia in mid December 1862. President Lincoln needed a victory to bolster the north and the Emancipation Proclamation…
That Smell in the Air
The college president smelled something. It was not a bad odor, but rather something pleasant. And soon his nose led his mind to an idea…
A Christmas Tradition
Many of us have Christmas traditions. At this college there is a Christmas tradition that has raised money for these students and this campus for…
A Business Totally Run By Volunteers
It’s a business that is run totally by volunteers. What’s interesting is many of the volunteers are middle and high school students who give of…
A Small Town Coffee House
Many towns have one or more coffee houses. But in St. James, Missouri the local coffeehouse may have a familiar look, but those running it…
Ideas for an Anniversary Gift
Perhaps today’s edition of our show is advice for husbands who need to purchase an anniversary gift. If you make this buy, well, the gift…