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Robert Skoglund
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PublishedJanuary 16, 2021
The humble Farmer: History keeps recurring until we learn from it
The rise of Mussolini and his Fascist Party has lessons for us as we reflect on the last four years, culminating in the events of Jan. 6.
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PublishedJanuary 2, 2021
The humble Farmer: Not exactly the typical midcoast caroling tableau
As I try to hear the eager young voices over the rattle of my Waterpik, I realize I need a phone call giving me 20 minutes to prepare for visitors.
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PublishedDecember 19, 2020
The humble Farmer: Unlikely fan wooed and won by Harlequin Romances
No, their target audience is not 84-year-old Maine men – but if you’re trying to learn a foreign language, they’re just the thing.
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PublishedDecember 5, 2020
The humble Farmer: Making Wreaths 101 – first step, empty out your barn
Boughs from the backyard plus cow fence wire and hoops from the barn create a literal pièce de résistance.
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PublishedNovember 21, 2020
The humble Farmer: Struggling to accept reality after stint in an alternate universe
It can be hard to replace ‘facts’ with what you’ve seen with your own eyes.
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PublishedNovember 7, 2020
The humble Farmer: Videophone shows me that I’m an analog man in a digital world
For a week I was as knowledgeable as the grandchildren. But now, when I call, my friends can’t see me.
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PublishedOctober 24, 2020
The humble Farmer: Digital connection delivers real help, dubious ‘news’
If Facebook is the conduit, eat anything fresh-baked right away – but double-check any opinionated posts.
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PublishedOctober 10, 2020
The humble Farmer: Step right up and tell me how to build a plastic barn
I should have expected unsolicited advice when I started posting a daily progress report on Facebook.
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PublishedSeptember 26, 2020
The humble Farmer: For a storyteller, even the dentist is something to look forward to
When you ask your hygienist about the most horrible thing she’s ever seen, look out.
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PublishedSeptember 12, 2020
The humble Farmer: It’s harder to stay on the level when you are in your 80s
A simple favor for a beloved spouse turns out to be easier said than done, thanks to challenges of age.
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