The humble farmer
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PublishedApril 1, 2017
The humble Farmer: My wife’s father – one of the most laid-back men you’d ever meet
He was the soldier who threw away his helmet in the South Pacific war and wore a straw hat instead.
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PublishedMarch 18, 2017
The humble Farmer: Maine’s old men and the sea were once young men at sea
When I was 10, I listened to old men who learned to sail when they were children.
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PublishedMarch 4, 2017
The humble Farmer: What if Mr. Rogers told a story about today’s world?
It would be hard to find a country where satire can be distinguished from the previous day's reality.
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PublishedFebruary 18, 2017
The humble Farmer: Bowdoin educator comes looking for a few good stories
How can any author improve on ordinary everyday Maine coast conversation?
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PublishedFebruary 4, 2017
The humble Farmer: A dithering defense of digressions and distracting details
Why answer 'Yes,' or 'No,' when there are so many more words at your disposal to respond with?
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PublishedJanuary 21, 2017
The humble Farmer: Secret to a happy marriage? Not having to have the last word
The key to a successful marriage is compatibility, which may mean saying nothing or just "Yes, dear.'
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PublishedJanuary 7, 2017
The humble Farmer: Televangelist Jim Bakker has a second coming
Here he is again, the old master of the broadcast con, still peddling books from a screen in my living room.
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PublishedDecember 24, 2016
The humble Farmer: Young man’s heavy lifting takes weight off humble shoulders
When a tall 23-year-old with shoulders 3 feet wide sets out to move a thing – get out of his way.
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PublishedDecember 10, 2016
The humble Farmer: Grown-ups hard pressed to tap the baby within
During Thanksgiving dinner in a young family's home, a low-wattage light bulb goes on.
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PublishedNovember 26, 2016
The humble Farmer: Even to one with a foggy memory, ‘Da Vinci Code’ error is clear
In a book touted for its accuracy based on extensive research a mistake stands out.
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