Diane grew up in southwest Minnesota. Even though she traveled widely within the western hemisphere, her roots go deep as she has never lived more than 25 miles from her birthplace. Diane and her husband, Jim, have been partners in their farming operation throughout their whole marriage. They have 3 children and 5 grandchildren. This is the first book in what Diane hopes will be a series of books of experiences, memories, and stories about their life and farm.