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Change comes hard in our town.  We cling to the customs and practices handed down to us from years past; they mean a lot to us.  They give us identity.  It's who we are.  And yet, change has a way of sneaking in.  

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In our town, news travels fast.  There is a newspaper in the nearby town of Bloomfield, but it only comes out once a week and most times is way behind the news.  Besides that, it hardly ever tells the whole story.  This week's letter to Brett fills in some of the gaps; the wreck, the fire, the Pavillion, and more.

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The Corn Show is over.  There's nothing left to see but the clean-up crew doing their job, however,  there is some news, especially about the visitor from Chicago.

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The weather is changing.  Harvest is in the air.  Our expectations are high, and energy is flowing.   Brett gets a letter from home.

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Going to war is serious business.   The line between youngster and man is sometimes not clear and then there are surprising circumstances to deal with.  In a different era, a different time, Max lays it on the line.

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Decisions, decisions, decisions; life is full of them - some good, some bad.   When someone from our town makes a big one you can count on comments.

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The County Fair.  We go every year - never miss.  This year we asked Ol Ed which Fair was the best in his experience.   

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Only in small towns do you get the magic mix of unlicensed radio stations, neighborhood banter, and a sheriff showing up before the last lawn mower is sold.

Thanks to Eve Bailey Media

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Summer Doldrums is a short time between planting and harvest.  What time would be better than for a Country Dog Show?  Who's dog would get the first prize?   Everyone got involved - even Sid.

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Joe and Ellen are leaving for better jobs.   It leaves a hole in the family and community that we all feel.