Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson, Country Notebook

These musk thistles were growing in a field in northern Linn County. (Photo by Roger Sims / Linn County Journal) Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson Journal columnist Today was one of those days. I had an entire agenda mapped out including an exercise class then Bible study, and home before noon. I began yardwork including mowing. At 4 p.m., I showered to wash off any chemicals that missed the lawn and landed on me. My late afternoon plan is often to take a little siesta until 5:30...

The author's goal of piecing together quilts for her daughters-in-law has prompted her to join Material Girls, a quilting guild based in Mound City that was started in February. (Photo by Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson) Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson Journal columnist Within 15 to 20 miles from home, I can leave my driveway and arrive at numerous destinations in Linn County. Most of my needs can be met in our county seat, the closest town to my home, and thus that is where I...

Country Notebook By Rogene "Jeannie" McPherson Journal columnist It was time. My son’s long-time best friend was nearing the end of his life, and the difficult decision was made to put Gus down. If you’ve read my book Posts from the Country , you’ve met Gus in the story called “Come Home, Come Home.” Gus was a rescue dog although a full-bred German Shorthair. For the first four years of life he was caged. My son gave him a beautiful life full of adventure especially when he came to the farm....