Barn cats were prolific on our farm. My siblings and I would spend days searching for new kittens, finding cocoons tucked in the straw in different barns. Not all the cats were friendly, but my siblings and I adopted a few. Soon instead of prowling in the shadows, they’d wind through our legs and purr with a quick scratch behind the ears. Continue reading
Illinois Farm Girl
I am a farmer's daughter, a farmers' wife, a mother, volunteer and gardener. My childhood spent on Rural Route 2 was filled with adventure, achievement, and a bushel of disappointments. But an appreciation for hardwork, nature's power, sunrises and sunsets keeps me believing that life on the farm is the greatest challenge tempered by the greatest rewards. This is the life & times of an Illinois farm girl.
Rural Route 2 