Virgil Hammerand was born on a farm in 1931, during the Great Depression, in eastern Iowa. He is an avid storyteller and entertained his children and grandchildren with stories of the “good ole days.” With encouragement from family and friends, Virgil collected his life experiences for all to enjoy. You’ll read stories about growing up during the Depression, attending one-room schools, and farming. Virgil nostalgically recalls the days of farming with his father and grandfather and the wonderful lessons he learned that helped shape his life.