Editor’s Note: In days gone by — and in recent times — families have lived in multi-generation homes to farm the land or out of economic necessity. In this modern day story a family created a multi-generation home for a different reason. *** The idea of living in a three-generation home had been germinating in…
Author: Jean Mortenson
North Dakota Farm Memories
Milking cows, tending the chickens, loving the freedom we children had to play and roam at will — and centering family life around our large kitchen table are some of my fondest memories of my childhood on a North Dakota farm. Both of my parents did the milking duty, but more often than not I…
Walking Among the Flowers
It is my practice and passion to walk 8,000 steps per day whether I’m outdoors or indoors, whether I’m in Arizona or in Minnesota. However, accomplishing this task and appreciating this privilege is best when walking outside. Since I live in Minnesota, this is not always possible. Therefore, on many days throughout the year, my…