Portfolio Category: Rural

Broken Boots

Hard work, long days, early mornings, and late evenings; these broken boots tell a story.  In the beginning, they were shiny, polished, and stiff. They were standard attire at church, an evening in town, neighborhood gatherings, and maybe even a dance or two. Set aside for those special occasions off the ranch. Eventually the new wore...
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The World Awakens

As the world awakens on a cold winter morning, the brilliant colors announce the arrival of the sun. This tree has been growing along this road not far from my farm for years. Never did I notice the beauty of this morning until this past December when an early morning drive seemed to be the...
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Steve’s Combine

In the fall when crops are ready to harvest, combines dot the landscape from early morning until late at night. As storm clouds gathered in the west, my friend, Steve, and his harvest crew were pushing to finish cutting this field of soybeans. Guiding the massive machine along the side hills, Steve knows moisture can...
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Roadside Frost

One cold and frosty morning, I could not help but remember Sunday mornings, years ago, when I led the weekly opening prior to Sunday school. One of our favorite songs was, “Here we go off to—(what ever destination popped into their head that day) on a cold and frosty morning.” I found myself filling in...
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