Rural Writer - The Blog
Stories, interviews and insights
from a country living perspective
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...
The practice of self-care differs a great deal among women. What activities they engage in vary not only on their individual preferences but also depend on life circumstances including where they live and cultural beliefs or values.
Country women...
How a person practices self-care is a personal thing.
I like to arrive early to my classroom. It provides me time to collect my thoughts, prep my room, and feel prepared to start my day.
It also gives me time to sort through my emails and...
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