Als ich wisse das Morgen der Erde enden wuerde, immernoch wurd ich mein Apfelbaum pflanzen.

Even if I knew the world would perish tomorrow, I would still plant my apple tree. - Martin Luther

"Factory work's easier on the back, and I don't mind it, understand, but a man becomes what he does. Got to watch that. That's why I keep at farmin' although the crops haven't ever throve. It's the doin' that's important." Madison Wheeler in Blue Highways by William Least Heat Moon

Friday, March 28, 2014

Closing Time

Last weekend we headed to the farm to take down the buckets and pull the spiles.  The kids drank their fill of warm sugar water, and we all enjoyed the day together.  The kids have gotten to be so responsible.  Sometimes I miss having babies, but on days like this one I relish having mature, dependable kids who enjoy working.  I grew up in a family where we certainly spent time playing together, but we also spent a lot of time bonding together while working.  Family time doesn't always have to be glitz and glam and expensive outings - sometimes it can involve a bit of mud and muscle.













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  1. Ginny Neil, The Singing FarmwifeApril 2, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    I really enjoy your posts. Just spent some time catching up on ones I've missed. You're right about the value of hard work for kids. I feel like it was the making of my boys. Learning to love work means they learn to be content with their lives.

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    1. Ayrie JoyceApril 8, 2014 at 10:55 AM

      Thank you - I've been meaning to tell you that I really enjoyed your last post with all of the poetry.

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