Cindy Ladage has been busy writing. Even with her usual blog and magazine articles,, she has another book soon to release this month. True Farm Girl Adventures will release soon. This book is a compilation of her adventures traveling, mostly the Midwest. Most of the the stories will be farming related, but not all. Anyone … Continue reading Coming Soon, from Cindy Ladage

I finally managed my first toy show attendance for 2026."Digger Dave Kemp and I didn't get to travel to ST. Louis, earlier this month. Life got in the way and spoiled that plan. Dave was behind on his work schedule and was desperate enough to enlist my help. St' Louis is a great and all, … Continue reading Replacing younger Memories, Mark Twain Show 2026

The Monticello Railroad Museum held their inaugural tractor show on Saturday, August 9, 2025. I attended with a group of friends, Marvin Stinebaker, Carl Davis, "train fanatic extraordinaire,"  Keith Ladage, and friend, fellow journalist & author Cindy Ladage The five of us met for breakfast and formed a convoy, making the travel as enjoyable as … Continue reading All Aboard! Now Leaving on Track 1

Another garden tractor jamboree has passed.  Like the 15 predecessors, a great time was had by one, and all Andy Hinrichs hosts a great show. There are plenty of activities to participate in. The day begins patriotic by presenting the colors. There is a tractor parade immediately following. Throughout the day, there is an opportunity … Continue reading AJ’s 16th Jamboree

With all the traveling, it's a wonder that Cindy Ladage has any time to write anything other than for her travel blog. Her debut book, published by House of Honor Books, was released at the end of February. Cindy's book was released just in time. March 1st, she  traveled to Nashville,TN, for a book fair … Continue reading Cindy’s Book

Author duties go beyond just writing a book. We also have to do our part in promotion and sales. I began the month of March at the Book Authors and Publishers Fair in Nashville, TN. Other authors working with House of Honor, besides myself, were in attendance. Jack LaFountain, Keshia Willi, Robert Borders, and I … Continue reading Nashville Book Fair

Tractors on the Boulevard #CL September 7th, 2024, Nick Menke held the fourth annual Antique Tractors on the Boulevard in Williamsville, IL. Twenty tractors and six lawn & garden were on display. The weather started out chilly but soon became pleasant. It turned out to be a perfect fall day to show.  Nick Menke and Family … Continue reading Tractors in Williamsville