July 12, 2022
I have previously confessed this crime. Specifically to note, I was born to Methodists. Methodists by moral instinct rarely do anything with zeal, which is to say decoratively. Drive a ...
February 16, 2018
The premise here is that the land has holidays, not just its nations and peoples but the land itself has holidays. These holidays have a seasonal core that is both ...
December 16, 2015
I have previously confessed this crime. Specifically to note, I was born to Methodists. Methodists by moral instinct rarely do anything with zeal, which is to say decoratively. Drive a ...
July 2, 2014
Flags fly this week as we celebrate American independence. Writer and farmer Justin Isherwood tells us about the flags he raises above his Wisconsin farm.
May 30, 2014
Warmer days allow for all kinds of adventures outdoors. Writer Justin Isherwood tells us about the wondrous perspective found on the barn roof.
December 25, 2013
Many of us have particular rituals that make Christmas feel complete. Justin Isherwood's farm family marked the day with a trip to the trout stream.
July 17, 2013
A field of corn waving in the wind is a familiar summer sight. Writer and farmer Justin Isherwood tells us about the myths of the cornfield.
May 1, 2013
Spring is planting time for gardeners and farmers. Writer and farmer Justin Isherwood shares his reflection on the ancient art and annual practice of planting.
January 23, 2013
Snow in the forecast is unwelcome news to some, but for others reason to celebrate. School kids look forward to snow. And so does commentator Justin Isherwood.
December 26, 2012
Some Christmas gifts linger in the memory longer than others. Commentator Justin Isherwood recalls an old-fashioned Christmas gift.
December 5, 2012
Temperatures are dropping in northern and central Wisconsin, and that’s got commentator Justin Isherwood thinking about his woodpile, and the joy of burning birch.
March 2, 2012
March is sugaring season in Wisconsin. When the liquid gold of nature starts flowing from the state's maple trees, it's a sure sign that spring is on its way. Commentator ...