Hurricane Ida and the cone of shame

Oct 8, 2025
Oct 8, 2025

Glenn Brunkow

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Ida is Jennifer’s dog. She is a pet, and that is about it – but she excels at being a companion dog. She came from working parents, so the blame for her not being a cow dog lies with us. We got her when the kids were in middle school and very active and when Jennifer was working at the school. In any case, Ida is a Grade A, No. 1 yard dog (and now house dog).

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Glenn Brunkow is a fifth-generation farmer in the Northern Flint Hills of Pottawatomie County in Kansas. He was a county Extension educator for 19 years before returning to farm and ranch full time. He can be reached at editorial@midwestmessenger.com.