The other day, when I walked into an old barn, I was reminded of the horse barn that stood at the farm… I could tell the horses that used to reside within were lovingly cared for, as I remember ours being…by two young girls many years ago. Caesar, Scarlet, Julie, and Annie. It’s been years since I have recalled those names, the foundation as I remember them. What…
Memorial Day Weekend in New Hampshire. Nestled up near the Canadian border, Pittsburg sits unassuming. It’s crufty, worn, and strong like the old barns that dot its landscape. The old barns are a nod to the farming landscape that used to be abundant, vibrant, and thriving as a way of life. Every year I get to trek up to this country. I think about the family members I…
The decision has been made, and a deep sadness permeates everything. There are visions of what life will be, how life will feel. Emptiness. The last headlock clanks, and the pump stops. Silence fills every space on the farm. A final cow is loaded, and the truck and trailer head down the laneway and out the gate. It’s over. The feed wagon will sit idle, and the birds…
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