Ode to a Water Lily by Dave Loftin (with art by Mary Arneson) Writers Artists Night 2021 Water gardening is a patient thing. You wait for the slow approach of spring. Containers and tanks filled with tubers and roots, Need tending by a fool in rubber boots. Space fills quickly with no need to try,…
Bubble Lights by Dave Loftin One of my favorite memories from my childhood years was going to Paw-Paw and Granny’s house. They were fantastic grandparents and I remember Granny doing certain things that didn’t happen at home. I remember that Granny would freely provide between meals and she never seemed to run out of store-bought…
The Gate Test by Dave Loftin (art by Katie Rodick) Buying a new cow can be a daunting experience. Where did she come from? Where has she been? Will she fit into your program? Can she raise a good calf? Will she be gentle and easy to handle? All of these questions are good to…
Shot At and Missed by Dave Loftin Dad’s call for help came right at calving time. The old brindle was in obvious distress. Of course we couldn’t get close enough to help much so we called for the vet and started moving her toward the barn and working pens. This turned into quite a merry…
No Good Deed Goes Unpunished by Dave Loftin When your children grow up and move out, it is always hard to adjust to the empty nest syndrome. At least I was lucky. Both mine only moved into Springfield, not more than 12 miles from our house. After a few years, both are married and we…
Dave Loftin shares his story of runaway lamb chops to a ready crowd. The Fugitive won first place in StateoftheOzarks Midsummer Writers & Artists Competition. Artwork by Marty Schmitt (foreground) was inspired by Dave Loftin’s story (below). Beyond, Sophie Liffick’s emotional Heart & Hands art is presented on a Jimmy Swaggert vinyl record. Life on the Farm…