A Crescent Moon and Venus Over Otter Creek
A crescent moon and Venus lined up over Otter Creek at sunset. A simple look at a quiet conjunction from the backyard after chores.
Otter Creek – Country Life in the Rain – Beyond the Golden Hour
Life in Otter Creek isn’t always golden sunsets. Sometimes it’s cold rain, dark chores, and the kind of rough weather that reminds you what real country life is all about.
Beyond the Thermostat: A February Night in Otter Creek
Grain and hay are fed, the water tank is filled, the barn cats have a treat, and the north wind was trying to take the skin off my hands.
Just a standard February night in Otter Creek.
In the Dark: A Bobcat Encounter My Dad Never Forgot
A quiet walk out of the woods turns into a heart-pounding fight for survival. Discover the chilling true story of a face-to-face encounter with a trapped bobcat in the pitch black, and the incredible rescue that followed.
Gaining Back the Daylight at Otter Creek
After the winter solstice, the days slowly start getting longer again. Over the next 60 days here in northwest Wisconsin, we gain more than two hours of daylight—and you can really feel it by February.
3 Essential Redneck Tools for Farm Repairs & Rural Living (PB Blaster, Pipe Wrench, BFH)
Discover the essential redneck tools: PB Blaster, the Pipe Wrench, and the BFH. Learn how these shop life staples handle rusted farm equipment and quick DIY repairs in the country.