Tag Archives: culture
Potpourri
Yo Farmer Dude: I grew up on my grandparent’s farm and know the sacrifices farmers make. I am an avid gardener but I do not consider myself a farmer. Katherine Dalton brings up some interesting points about gardening and how … Continue reading
Front Porches
Richard H. Thomas write an article, From Porch to Patio. (Published in The Palimpsest, journal of the Iowa State Historical Society, in 1975), in which he explains how our American culture has changed since the 19th century from front porches … Continue reading
Graduations and Commencement Speeches
Graduations are a special time. The president of my high school senior class made a campaign promise that our class of about 650 would graduate on campus. Our school was in the process of building an auditorium and we usually … Continue reading
