A Little Anxiety on Martha's Vineyard
The only thing better than life on Miles Smith Farm is taking a road trip once in a while – even if it means towing a trailerful of cattle behind the pickup.
Making Hay – and Memories – on the Farm
Farming is hard work, but it can be exciting and picturesque – especially for kids. Family farms are fewer these days, but plenty of grownups still cherish memories of sunny, sweaty summers amid crops and livestock.
C'mon Back to the Farm
It is a lucky child who grows up on a farm with cows to milk and a loft filled with hay for games of hide and seek. Just as fortunate is the child who spends the summers on a cattle or sheep farm run by grandparents, an uncle, or maybe a great aunt. That child might witness the miracle of a calf being born or even help a ewe give birth to twins or triplets. Then there are chores, like cleaning stalls and feeding pigs, that help build character and teach responsibility.
Are Cows Better Than Horses?
I can see the merits of an imaginary horse. Eight-year-old me had the joy of an imaginary pony with no hard work to keep him fed and housed.
June and Bear working as a team
Look at this impressive team. Bear and June in yoke and Iman, the teamster!
Animals Make Us Feel Better
Have you ever come home from a rough day at work or school to be greeted by your dog, tail wagging, bouncing with joy to see you? Maybe your cat or hamster is your companion. No matter their breed, age, or size, pets make us feel better. Many of us have a dog or cat, but few have a cow as a companion.