It was a beautiful December day here in Wisconsin. I thought I would take a long walk before I traveled to join my family for our annual Christmas celebration. As I enjoyed the beautiful winter air, I observed a farmer along my country route.

He was spreading manure on a nearby cornfield as the cows watched him from the fenced in area across the road. I have many friends who are farmers and I could appreciate his work that day.... Read More

He sat down on his bunk in the dim light and put the bus ticket in his wallet. Taking off his boots, he could hear the hum of the generators from the trucks at the truck stop. He didn't have an APU on his rig and to save money would be sleeping tonight in humid 80 degree Kansas City nights with the windows open, if he could sleep at all. Three weeks on the road was taking its toll.... Read More