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Fresh country air By Matt Reese There is no doubt that our society loves choices. For evidence of this, one only needs to visit a new movie theater that features an ever-expanding number of screens, look at the growing list of options on a car or go to buy a pair of jeans at the shopping mall. I'm not that old, bu ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

Fresh country air By Matt Reese "Hello, nice to meet you. Where are you from?" Like most people, when I first meet someone, one of the first things I ask about is where they live. This is probably because that provides a little insight into their background. No matter where they are, it seems that people carry a ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

Running on two Running on Two at the Farm Science Review By Jay Scott A contest at the Farm Science Review for FFA members in attendance will have Grandpa's John Deere B in the spotlight. The old B will again this year be at the RFD News site at the Review, and a few lucky students will get the chance to spin the flywheel and possibly win a T-shirt. ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

Fresh country air By Matt Reese You can't believe it. You spent months working on a big presentation at work and the day of the big event you got a terrible strain of the flu and couldn't be there. As a result, Steve -- the tardy guy at the office who never takes showers -- had to fill in for you. Of course, Steve ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

Fresh country air By Matt Reese I have to thank my parents for a lot of character. Whenever faced with an unpleasant or challenging task while growing up, they always told me, "Don't worry. It builds character." Although, in most cases, I felt as if I already had quite enough character I would (though often begr ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

Running on two Filling my senses By Jay Scott The late John Denver recorded a hit song that included the opening words, "You fill up my senses like a night in the forest." I recently had a similar experience in which my senses were filled with the sights, sounds, smells and feel of rural life. Each year in I treat myself to ... CLICK HERE FOR THE FULL STORY

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