Category: American Countryside
British Soldiers Residing in the US
Imagine a small U.S. farm town with British soldiers who had residences there. No, we are not talking about the Revolutionary War, but rather World…
The Mule Capital of the World
It was once the mule capital of the world. You can still find some mules there and if you go to the school, well, they…
When The Teeth Are The Main Attraction
Every dentist that has ever advised not to crush ice or hard candy with one’s teeth will not want to meet Steve Schmidt. His teeth…
Mules in World War I
My grandfather was born in 1903 and remembered the nation’s fight to win World War I. In fact, my grandfather was pretty angry when his…
A Coveted Tool to Defeat the Enemy
Even before the United States entered World War I, American farms were important in helping the allies win the conflict. In particular, it was one…
Stories of a Pioneer Girl Growing Up
It is hard to imagine it happened mostly by accident…eight books and a ten year television series all based on one young pioneer girl’s memories…
Childhood Stories
She never set out to become a famous author…she was simply writing down some stories from her childhood. But those memories became one of the…
Pheasants In Arizona
Most people don’t go pheasant hunting in Phoenix, AZ. But if you to come to Molly’s farm, you will perhaps see more pheasants than you’ve…
The Race to Alaska
It’s called the “Race to Alaska,” a trek for teams from Washington state to Alaska. Winning the contest will earn you a big prize, second…
A Kinetic Sculpture Race
You’ve likely never heard of a kinetic sculpture race. Neither had I and I had no idea what it was, but it’s just one of…