Taking a teen-ager who likes the city out to the country has been tough. Mine pretty much refuses to go outside. With winter setting in, I don't see that changing much. That aside, I love it.

I love my clean water and air. I love having extended family out here with me.

I love not hardly ever seeing an airliner. I love watching the deer cross my pasture. Those are just starters. The list is long.

Mostly, I love subduing the land and making it a home.