Until I knew you and Cara, I’m embarrassed to say I probably over generalized what “farm life” actually meant or looked like. Grateful you share what you share because I have learned a lot!
I always read and reread your work Stacy…you can make me feel as though I’m right there with you, sharing your struggles, questioning actions and most of all living a wonderful life with your beautiful family. Don’t stop writing; you have such talent!!!
I feel so seen and understood by this! I am new to your newsletter so I need to familiarize myself more with what else you’ve written about your farm. But I am married to a farmer- and yes, we also have a big combine!
Ahh, I think I’m guilty of romanticizing! It’s so easy to do with picture-perfect Instagram accounts that make homesteading or child-rearing or homeschooling or any of the other daily life things look so much more glamorous. But then again, I think it is fun and helpful to try to frame my OWN life FOR MYSELF as something special and noteworthy so I don’t lose sight of the beauty in it...which is all to easy to do when I get wrapped up in the daily stresses.
When I think of farm-life I see those giant combines and tractors, which is to say, you are real people to me! Though, I like, Barbara have lots to learn :)
P.S. I loved Small Things Like These, and just picked up two more of Claire Keegan's book using a B&N gift card.
I really enjoyed reading this and learning a little more around the nuance of different farm lifestyle, and how easy it might be to feel unseen in that work. Your work and voice is so needed, and I'm here for it!
Happy New Year, friend! I'm slowly going through my inbox of all the Holiday Neglects and was happy to read your post. I just got off a call with my team, who are all amazing urban women, and we had a conversation about the typical urban/rural divide with it comes to content. I am the guiltiest when it comes to not being curious enough about what folks know/don't know when it comes to our lifestyles. One of the comments from the meeting was 'Don't all farmers' know this stuff?' in regards to animal ag vs. grain ag. vs. etc. Though we can't change others, we (I) can do better with being curious, asking questions, etc. when it comes to how others farm, live rurally, and so on.
Thanks again for getting my post-Holiday brain working. Good luck with calving!
It's so easy to romanticize any kind of life that isn't ours, even the one we're aiming for. I definitely romanticized being a mum and home maker before i was either of those things! I love getting a glimpse of what your life is like! And the photo of the cow in the barn is beautiful 😍
Ouch - I think I'd feel stung if someone I respected was dismissive of my life as "not real", too. I love hearing about all the different flavors of farm life-ing (and farm wife-ing) and appreciate you keeping YOUR version of real, real in this space!
As another agriculture wife in Canada, wow I didn’t know how badly I needed to read this. From romanticizing my involvement while dating to having three kids (almost 4) under foot now- and not seeing representation realistically almost anywhere... thank you for sharing, we need each other!
Comparison is never helpful! Just finished some lovely sourdough bread with elderberry jelly. I just told my wife, people like you put that flour in our bread. Thank you for every minute of what you do. Grateful here.
Until I knew you and Cara, I’m embarrassed to say I probably over generalized what “farm life” actually meant or looked like. Grateful you share what you share because I have learned a lot!
Just me. Still loving your every word! And I adored your Christmas photo!
I always read and reread your work Stacy…you can make me feel as though I’m right there with you, sharing your struggles, questioning actions and most of all living a wonderful life with your beautiful family. Don’t stop writing; you have such talent!!!
I feel so seen and understood by this! I am new to your newsletter so I need to familiarize myself more with what else you’ve written about your farm. But I am married to a farmer- and yes, we also have a big combine!
Ahh, I think I’m guilty of romanticizing! It’s so easy to do with picture-perfect Instagram accounts that make homesteading or child-rearing or homeschooling or any of the other daily life things look so much more glamorous. But then again, I think it is fun and helpful to try to frame my OWN life FOR MYSELF as something special and noteworthy so I don’t lose sight of the beauty in it...which is all to easy to do when I get wrapped up in the daily stresses.
When I think of farm-life I see those giant combines and tractors, which is to say, you are real people to me! Though, I like, Barbara have lots to learn :)
P.S. I loved Small Things Like These, and just picked up two more of Claire Keegan's book using a B&N gift card.
I really enjoyed reading this and learning a little more around the nuance of different farm lifestyle, and how easy it might be to feel unseen in that work. Your work and voice is so needed, and I'm here for it!
Happy New Year, friend! I'm slowly going through my inbox of all the Holiday Neglects and was happy to read your post. I just got off a call with my team, who are all amazing urban women, and we had a conversation about the typical urban/rural divide with it comes to content. I am the guiltiest when it comes to not being curious enough about what folks know/don't know when it comes to our lifestyles. One of the comments from the meeting was 'Don't all farmers' know this stuff?' in regards to animal ag vs. grain ag. vs. etc. Though we can't change others, we (I) can do better with being curious, asking questions, etc. when it comes to how others farm, live rurally, and so on.
Thanks again for getting my post-Holiday brain working. Good luck with calving!
I love your monthly updates! Your life is so different than mine in metro-Birmingham, and I love learning. The butter Christmas tree made me laugh!
It's so easy to romanticize any kind of life that isn't ours, even the one we're aiming for. I definitely romanticized being a mum and home maker before i was either of those things! I love getting a glimpse of what your life is like! And the photo of the cow in the barn is beautiful 😍
I always love getting a peek at your farm life!
Love your way with words!!
Ouch - I think I'd feel stung if someone I respected was dismissive of my life as "not real", too. I love hearing about all the different flavors of farm life-ing (and farm wife-ing) and appreciate you keeping YOUR version of real, real in this space!
As another agriculture wife in Canada, wow I didn’t know how badly I needed to read this. From romanticizing my involvement while dating to having three kids (almost 4) under foot now- and not seeing representation realistically almost anywhere... thank you for sharing, we need each other!
Comparison is never helpful! Just finished some lovely sourdough bread with elderberry jelly. I just told my wife, people like you put that flour in our bread. Thank you for every minute of what you do. Grateful here.
I always love reading about your family and farm life!