Rural Writer - The Blog
Stories, interviews and insights
from a country living perspective
The Importance of Chores and How to Encourage Kids to Help Out
Autumn is my favorite time of year. But it brings on many seasonal tasks as we prepare for the coming winter. It gets very cold here and some winters the snow can be knee deep for...
Using Feng Shui in Your Home Doesn't Have to be Expensive.
Start with understanding and using the 5 Basic Elements.
Purchasing an old home with the intent of remodeling can be a challenge. I should know. My husband and I bought...
This month marks one year since retiring from a 30+ year career in education.
I thought I would miss it. After all, I considered it my purpose in life. But in all honesty, I don’t.
Maybe it was because the first few weeks seemed no different...
Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the way we live and work. It’s not hard to imagine the possibilities it brings to urban and suburban areas. But what about its impact on rural communities?
AI has the ability to create...
Introducing our guest blogger, Katharine Chestnut. With years of experience in the field of mindfulness and meditation, Katharine is a well-respected expert in her field. Her passion for helping others cultivate a more peaceful and...
My husband came downstairs the other night to show me something he found on his dog, Jake. My husband is like that. He can’t just tell me. He has to show me. I think he likes to freak me out a little.
Well, he did.
Crawling in the palm of...
Fresh fruits are one of the delicious benefits of summer. Even though it’s possible to buy most fruits year-round, it’s not the same as getting them within hours, or even minutes, of when they have been harvested from the tree or...
I recently took a five-day trip to visit my eighty-two-year-old mother. She is having health issues and I wanted to go with her when she had her doctor's appointment.
When I left home, I was worried that my husband wouldn’t remember to...
Being practical brings its own kind of joy.
Our first calf of the year was born right after a late winter snowstorm. The wind was howling and the weather was extremely cold.
We brought the newborn calf, still slick and wet from the birthing...
A good night’s sleep has become an elusive dream for many of us. In the past, I found myself lying awake trying to figure out why I couldn’t sleep even though I felt sleepy.
There was no comfort in knowing I wasn’t alone in the...
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