The Moon and Venus Over Otter Creek
A simple evening of feeding the horses and kitties turned into something worth remembering when I looked west and saw a crescent moon and Venus shining together over our hay field in Otter Creek. Sometimes you don’t have to go anywhere special to find something beautiful. You just have to be home when it happens.
Cruising 670th Street — Remembering the Dirt Roads of Otter Creek
Take a ride down 670th Street in Otter Creek, Wisconsin, and explore the quiet dirt roads, fields, woods and memories that make rural life here special.
Welcome to Otter Creek Redneck | Preserving Rural Life & Traditions
Welcome to Otter Creek Redneck. This site isn’t about chasing viral trends or screaming for attention. It’s a place dedicated to documenting and preserving the honest, everyday moments of rural life, outdoor traditions, and hard-earned wisdom before they slip away. … Continued
On Shaky Legs and New Beginnings: The Arrival of Carmen Celeste
A beautiful little piece of heaven has arrived! Meet Carmen Celeste, the healthy baby filly born to Judy this week, and share a quiet moment at Otter Creek.
Apple Blossoms in Otter Creek & a Lesson in Paying Attention
Experience a moment of “Redneck Zen” in Otter Creek. Watch as the apple blossoms catch the golden hour sunset and learn why paying attention to the small things is the best part of country living.
How to Startle a Tree: A Step-by-Step Guide
Usually, the woods are quiet. But last week, while I was out turkey hunting, I managed to do the impossible: I caught an Oak tree completely off guard. I’m not sure what it was expecting to see on a Wednesday … Continued