Grateful for a freeze

Barb Bierman Batie
Oct 20, 2025
Oct 20, 2025

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I knew already a week ago that we would have a freeze on Saturday night. The signs were all around and plentiful. Lady bugs covered my utility room and garage ceilings. The flies were thick in the garage as well and were finding their way into the house through every crack and crevice.

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Barb Bierman Batie mug 2018 — Barb Bierman Batie

Barb Bierman Batie grew up near Battle Creek, Nebraska, and now farms row crops with her Platte Valley Farmer, Don Batie, northeast of Lexington. She has written for local, state, regional and international publications. She joined the Midwest Messenger crew in 2010. She can be reached at barb.batie@gmail.com.