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Monthly Archives: January 2021
Watching the Wind
Last week we had another ground blizzard similar to the one that we had back in mid-December. Both of these storms had lots of wind. The “dust of winter” made it possible to “see” the wind. What little snow there … Continue reading
Posted in Earth Science, Family History
Tagged ground blizzard, loess, ventifacts, Weather Service
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Tall Tower
This is the first in a series of posts that will describe the buildings spread around the farmyard at Lone Tree Farm. Some are still standing, but many have been demolished, repurposed, or replaced as the farming operations have changed … Continue reading
Posted in Family History, Farm History
Tagged Aermotor, salvaging souvenirs, water well, windmill
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Frost Fall
The New Year started out with several days that were a monochromatic fantasy world of white. Mysterious white-gray fog encased every exposed surface with pure white frost crystals. When the frost fell, the dirty snow and the brown grass got … Continue reading