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OFLS!!!!
Grandma Elffie- Halloween 2008 dressed up as a house wife. She makes me smile… My kitchen is filled with different things from my Grandma Elffie’s house. Last night, I was admiring my “Uff da!” spoon....
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The Case of the Rolling Bull
I found this little gem from my college years. It was written sometime before May 2005. Our families cows breaking out of their “fenced in roaming area” is nothing new. I remember such experiences as a...
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1996: An awful good winter
Winters in Southwest Minnesota have a way of escalating cabin fever. Sure, school would get cancelled and my siblings and I would all rejoice singing, “Schools out for winter!” even though that’s not...
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The Truth About Showing Cows Part 1
When I was young, probably around 7 years old, I had finally graduated from being a 4-H cloverbud to an actual 4-H club member. Back then, cloverbuds were not allowed to show livestock. My county fair...
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The Truth About Showing Cows Part 2
Me and Freckle. She was the best heifer I ever showed. Then show day came. I was so excited to show my first feeder calf. That is, until I realized that I would have to lead Chargette around a huge...
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The Truth About Showing Cows Part 3
I waited patiently as the judge walked away “It’s ok…. it’s almost over” I whispered to Chargette again. The judge took the microphone and began his speech, “Thank you all for coming out to the show...
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Your Favorite Story: The Case of the Heavy Boots
As stated previously, chasing cows is not only a big deal but a way of life at the Kopperud Farm. Like a doctor who is on call, you have to be completely ready for any situation at any time even from a...
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Dr. Andy’s First Patient… or So I Claim
My first day of school in my teddy bear dress Mom made with my hero’s! It’s not always easy growing up in the shadows of greatness. I say “shadows” because I have two older brothers who are grrrreat!...
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Sunday Afternoons and the Dreaded Bowl of Doom
Sunday afternoons are supposed to be a time of rest and relaxations. It says so in the bible. I looked it up! After getting up early to go to church at 9 and then Sunday School afterward, we would all...
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My First Jack Bauer Moment
Since my sister’s birthday is coming up this weekend AND Jack Bauer will soon be returning to television what better post to kick off my relaunch than this one? I’ve taken a little time off but I hope...
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