Empathy is need now more than ever
With all due respect to Christmastime, right now is “the most wonderful time of the year!” Leaves have exploded into a menagerie of yellow,...
Quiet times — and not-so-quiet ones
Last week we were walking through a day at our house. Come in and join us as we pick up where we left off.Now...
Farm equipment returning to roadways
One of the great things about living in Delaware County is the beautiful rural scenery that mixes in with the urban development. Something to...
Typical day in Yoder family house
I loved the suggestions you tossed back on what you enjoy hearing me write about.One idea caught my attention: an ordinary day at home....
Delaware Hayes football team off to promising start
Since moving to Delaware back in 2011, the official start of the fall season for me, and probably many other Delawareans, has been marked...
Tips for handling leaves this fall
The days are getting shorter, the nights are getting cooler, and soon the leaves will start to turn into a sea of beautiful reds,...
Admonitions for both individuals, community
Need a good model for that kid-moving-out or off-to-school speech? The “Now before you go, I really need to tell you” speech. Consider Hebrews...
Best/worst children’s story involves Noah
Many nurseries, including the one in our church, are decorated with images of a large boat filled with animals and presided over by a...
Delaware SWCD gearing up for fair
Where can you go to be impressed by a variety of agricultural exhibits and farm animals, test your hand-eye coordination on an arcade game,...
Celebrating life of Daniel Yoder
Those who have bid farewell to life on earth with your partner know the hundreds of little “firsts” you bump into randomly throughout your...