Dave
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Earring Cattle: And the Sin of This Generation(s)?
November 15, 2015 The calves were weaned two three months ago. Standing on a fence rail, looking at calves, I know weaning is never an easy time—for anyone. The calf is on the teat and the next day not. That… Continue reading
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The One-Drop Rule, Racial Classification, and Identity
November 8, 2015 Remember the one-drop rule? No? Well, either did I until the use of it became common in my life. If yours is a US education, you probably heard the one-drop rule mentioned during your high school US… Continue reading
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Zucchini’s Cunning Effort to Populate Creation
November 1, 2015 Early in the spring we put out three zucchini plants and two crookneck. More plants than we normally plant, but we figured we would get through them just fine. However, a freeze came along. Figuring the plants… Continue reading
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Sipping Tea on a Dog Chewing Autumn Afternoon
October 22, 2015 The last sun tea is on the porch. If there was any doubt last week, there is not this week, it is autumn. Cool morning temperatures and the leaves are changing color. Two trees are already bare—looking… Continue reading
Chewing the Cud 