There’s manure in it, and on it. Can’t help it. You can’t see over the dash board. There’s too much paperwork, paper towels, toilet paper, or Little Debbie boxes obstructing your view. If you can see out you won’t be able to because there’s mud all over the windshield. We can’t confirm that it will … [Read more…]
I have been a farmer’s wife for 25 years. When I was growing up did I ever consider this life for myself? Of course not. I planned on marrying and having babies but I never considered the vocation of my husband. I don’t think I considered my own vocation except I knew that it centered … [Read more…]
Growing up I don’t remember if my grandmother made homemade biscuits. I’m sure she did. I’m sure she would make them for Daddy. She did everything and anything for Daddy. But I will tell you this for sure. Mom didn’t make homemade biscuits. When they married Daddy had to teach Mom how to make breakfast. … [Read more…]
The people of Fancy Farm have rules. They’re not written down, everybody knows what they are. And if you don’t know them, or you forget them, you will swiftly be reminded of them. Here they are. I’m sure it’s not a complete list but it’s a good start. You have to be a fan in Fancy Farm. You … [Read more…]
Note: Every year, before the political speaking at the St. Jerome Fancy Farm Picnic, there is an award that is presented to those who go above and beyond to help the community of Fancy Farm and all of Graves County. This year, one of the recipients of the award was my husband, Jimmy Elder. This … [Read more…]
You know how you get really excited that Christmas is coming? Or maybe you get really excited the night before you go on vacation. It’s all about the anticipation, right? Well, it’s no different in Fancy Farm as we prepare to spend the weekend with 10,000 of our closest friends and relatives. We can’t wait. … [Read more…]
My youngest daughter got her driver’s license last week. Actually it is her restricted license. Now she can go where she needs to and she can run errands for me. I think she has been to Hobbs Home Center at least twice a day every day. I have been through this before. My two older … [Read more…]
When I was young I had a huge imagination. I was always playing “pretend”. I was always lost in my own little world. And over the years I got so involved in trying to make my pretend world a reality I forgot how to dream. I mean, who has time to dream when you’re trying … [Read more…]