Hayfield memories in verse from a Wisconsin farmer’s wife
Judi Clemmens shares a nostalgic slice from Inga Berg Luck Wisconsin. The retired farmer recalls baling hay on a tractor under a hot sun with animals seen in the field. She notes the long day ahead and reflects on rural life and memories in verse form.
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Ann Landers answers decaf coffee safety and tips for a 25th anniversary party
Dear Awaiting: Decaf coffee is considered safe despite early chemical concerns. FDA judged methylene chloride in coffee to be negligible, so moderate decaf consumption is fine. The column also advises against asking guests to pay for a parents anniversary dinner, suggesting using personal savings or extra chores for funds. A grandma’s jetty reminder endorses parental responsibility and cautions permissive behavior.
Seed Savers Exchange Keeps Heirloom Seeds Alive Nationwide
Seedy crowd gathers for the Seed Savers Exchange annual convention in Decorah Iowa as growers from across the country celebrate and preserve heirloom non hybrid seeds. Kent and Diane Whealy founded the group ten years ago to protect rare varieties endangered by shifting economies and modernization. The network now includes over 200 growers who trade and tend rare seeds like Moon and Stars watermelon, with a yearbook listing thousands of seed stock entries and a pledge to grow and share through the exchange.
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Diane Whealy
Decorah
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