The Old Stone House and Other Stories

Ruth and Scott Parsons
  • 5.0 (1)
  • Documentary
  • Updated Monthly

Ruth and Scott Parsons share their stories of life in the country during the 1970’s in rural Minnesota.

Episodes

  1. Apr 29

    The Radio

    Memories of Minnesota Public Radio and NPR in the late 1970’s and the real people who brought us news, sports, weather, music and comfort.

    19 min

  2. Apr 9

    Used Merchandise

    Remembering the simplicity and durability of used merchandise.

    15 min

  3. Mar 29

    Background Stories

    We talk about the choices in each of our lives that drew us to living in the country and choosing The Old Stone House.

    16 min

  4. Mar 27

    Al and Mae Iverson

    The shrewd rural banker and his vivacious wife who offered Scott the opportunity to live at the Old Stone House in exchange for repairs.

    7 min

  5. Mar 27

    Three Trucks

    Three solid trucks from the post WWII era that faithfully managed every country chore and destination.

    14 min

  6. Mar 14

    The Long Driveway

    We share some stories about our quarter mile long driveway, which ran across an alfalfa field and dropped steeply into the valley where we lived.

    10 min

  7. 01/05/2021

    Insects

    We discuss some memories of insects we encountered while living in the Old Stone House in southeastern Minnesota.

    9 min

  8. 12/01/2019

    Comfrey

    Scott and Ruth talk about their Comfrey root and tea business and the propensity of Comfrey to take over the world!

    6 min

  9. 12/01/2019

    Saunas

    This episode chronicles the life of Ruth and Scott Parsons in their quest to live a simple life in the country, circa 1975-80, West Concord, MN.

    17 min

  10. 09/29/2019

    Mushrooms

    Scott and Ruth discuss their experience harvesting and attempting to eat “Gleba” - the wild Puffball mushroom that grows in the woods of southeastern Minnesota.

    6 min
  • 10 Episodes

Ratings & Reviews

About

Ruth and Scott Parsons share their stories of life in the country during the 1970’s in rural Minnesota.

Information