Tag Archives: agriculture

Harvest

Posted on October 3, 2021 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Showers of rain bring a reprieve from the hustle of harvest; a mixed blessing. Showers are almost always welcome and at this time of the year, the harvesters are thankful for the rest that it provides after long hours of … Continue reading →

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Late Summer Corn

Posted on August 10, 2015 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

A field of corn on the east side of my home blocks my view.  The world is on the other side; out of sight and out of mind. Voices and sounds of cars and trucks are muffled. The unusual quietness … Continue reading →

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Harvest

Posted on November 2, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

After a brief intermission of rain, the combines are back in the corn fields.  Soybean harvest was completed last week.  It’s a relief to have that part done, because weather can wreak havoc on the beans if they are left … Continue reading →

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Antique tractors

Posted on September 7, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  Lined up like soldiers, the antique tractors are spit-polished and ready for viewing.  They wear uniforms of bright red, green, and yellow as well as  shades of rust and wear. Name tags read:  Case, Allis, Oliver, Farmall, Ford, and John … Continue reading →

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Teen Angel and Farm Chores

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

  Teen Angel Can you hear me? Teen Angel Can you see me? Are you somewhere up above And am I still your own true love?   With a pitchfork handle as my microphone, I belted out a mournful ballad … Continue reading →

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Growing Up Country

Posted on January 24, 2014 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

A recent statistic floating around reads like this:  the average person is three generations removed from agriculture.  That may not surprise you, but I still live on a farm and can trace agriculture back for generations on my side of … Continue reading →

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When in Portland….

Posted on July 26, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

The trip started out badly.  Boarded the plane.  Mechanical issues.   Delay.  Missed connecting flight.  Delay. Lightning in Oklahoma City.   Planes grounded.  Delay.  No free WiFi at Dallas Fort Worth.  That’s just annoying.   Delay.  Change gates.  Change terminal. … Continue reading →

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Celebration: Farmer Style

Posted on June 29, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Wednesday was my husband’s birthday.     We usually have a small get-together with our friends on the weekend closest to our birthdays, but this year it didn’t work out and everyone was busy with other committments.  This was birthday … Continue reading →

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Oh yes…. I’m the Great Pretender….

Posted on June 19, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

Oh yes I’m the great pretender. I have always loved to pretend, and yes, even at the rotten (not really feeling ripe anymore) old age of almost 63 I still pretend. I hope think that’s normal.  In today’s high-tech world … Continue reading →

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Sunday Serenity

Posted on May 19, 2013 by Life in the 50's and beyond...

I am wishing for some Sunday Serenity today, but it’s not going to happen.  The past week and a half has been busy on the farm, planting corn and soybeans.  The weather has cooperated so everyone is working full-force to … Continue reading →

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