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Robert Skoglund

Published
August 12, 2023

The humble Farmer: I, for one, welcome our new robot overlords – maybe

I like it when ‘Hey Google’ tells me the wash is done or to take the bread out of the oven. I’m less enamored of the capacity to snoop or vehicles that defeat DIY repair.
Published
July 29, 2023

The humble Farmer: There will be a day when you wish you’d asked questions

When you are young you don't know enough to ask questions of your elders.
Published
July 15, 2023

The humble Farmer: You can’t take it with you. Do you know where it’s going?

It’s not enough to promise your loved ones Grampy’s watch or the shore lot. Put it in writing and have someone witness it.
Published
July 1, 2023

The humble Farmer: The graying of the Midcoast Maine workforce

Years ago, my father and two of my aunts – all immigrants – helped make up for the shortage of young people. Now we’re hiring retirees to do home projects.
Published
June 24, 2023

The humble Farmer: Kids drop what they’re doing when Mom calls them home

Calves separated from their mothers will jump the fence and come running when they hear the maternal mooing in my east pasture.

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Published
June 3, 2023

The humble Farmer: Strike up the piano, it’s class reunion time

Tempted to skip yours? You could be missing out on a life-changing moment.
Published
May 20, 2023

The humble Farmer: Get out of the way – the ambulance is almost here

Meanwhile, the patient won’t stop cleaning house, and the car is blocking the driveway but can’t be moved.
Published
May 6, 2023

The humble Farmer: Discoveries and rediscoveries of a very old Maine man

On good luck, good plumbing companies and something that might stand between you and a good night's sleep.
Published
April 22, 2023

The humble Farmer: Shower installation has been a learning experience

When it comes to telling funny stories on a stage, the circumstances have more to do with the success than anything you say or do. I imagine the same is true of installing shower units.
Published
April 8, 2023

The humble Farmer: ‘Have you lived here all your life?’ ‘Not yet.’

Whether you were born in Maine or you’re ‘from away,’ don’t try to imitate the way someone raised somewhere else talks.