ramblings from an arkansas farm girl
As farmers work another harvest, I thought it would be fun to share a few vintage harvest photos from our family farm. Something odd to me—none of these pictures are dated. There are no dates printed on the white borders by Kodak or scribbled on the back in Momma’s handwriting…
What’s up with that?
Based on the various photograph styles, I’m guessing these pictures span the early 1960s through the mid-1970s.Continue Reading
Happy Farm Art Friday everyone:)
While my friends and I explored the Mulberry River Valley a few days ago, I noticed this old farm implement hidden in the trees at the edge of a field. Inside the boundaries of the Ozark National Forest, we were surrounded by natural beauty and true Arkansas history in a place largely unchanged by time. This hay rake looked at home, part of the landscape. I wondered if its original owner lay buried in the Yale Cemetery only steps away.
Yale Cemetery, Johnson Co, Ar
“In the name of God, stop a moment, cease your work, look around you.”
― Leo Tolstoy
Yes, let’s take some time this weekend to do what Tolstoy said… okay?
Grace Grits and Gardening
Farm. Food. Garden. Life.
Musical Pairing:
Video below shows a similar hay rake (named Fergie) in action. Very cool!
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