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The Impromptu Family Picnic

The Impromptu Family Picnic

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 11:00pm

I was thinking back in time when our family was young, and we were always thinking of things to do as a family. My husband decided that it was a great day to have a picnic in the park on a hot July day. Let’s be clear…his idea of a family picnic was to have fried chicken and potato salad. I am talking about “home-fried” chicken, and “homemade” potato salad!—That was in the days before Chick-fil-A, Sonic, or any other quick, pick-up food to go.

Harvest Runs On Farm Uber

Harvest Runs On Farm Uber

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 11:00pm

My father-in-law was a farmer, as were many of his siblings. But farming relies heavily on the weather and many other things. When his children were small, Mr. Jeske opened a small engine repair shop in town. Farmer’s auger engines were part of his work. He added several things to the business, such as renting medical equipment. Eventually, he sold lawn mowers, line trimmers, and chain saws, as well as working on those and other small engines.

The Impromptu Family Picnic

The Impromptu Family Picnic

Wed, 07/15/2026 - 11:00pm

I was thinking back in time when our family was young, and we were always thinking of things to do as a family. My husband decided that it was a great day to have a picnic in the park on a hot July day. Let’s be clear…his idea of a family picnic was to have fried chicken and potato salad. I am talking about “home-fried” chicken, and “homemade” potato salad!—That was in the days before Chick-fil-A, Sonic, or any other quick, pick-up food to go.

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