July 2, 2018
I ask myself if I am measuring up? Soon, corn is supposed to be “knee high”. This field was a forlorn space on our farm just a few years ago. It still has a very long way to go. It needs drainage, fertility, pH adjustment and gentleness. I need to continue my efforts, but go slowly on this sensitive part of the farm. The corn here, where the cows fed on round bales last winter, looks real good. The rest of the field is behind, but looks like it will make a crop.
The corn in the picture proves that the field has potential, it just needs more tender loving care. Our grandson, the row monitor, shows much potential too. Like the field, he needs time, gentleness and tender loving care. I hope to see him reach his potential too. We owe it to ourselves, our family and friends to be the best that we can be. Inside of each of us is a light. We must let that light shine!
I am working on a few writing projects. The heat outside makes me want to work in the house. I am working at writing much more now that retirement has afforded me the time. I hope to use the gift I have been given to reach others through my printed words, to share and to teach. I will work hard each day to push myself, like the small field and the little boy, to attain our full purpose!
I think a guy has two birthdays. The first is the day he was born…the second is when he realizes why!
2 Comments so far
Leave a comment
RicelandMeadows 
Looking good Ralph! Can’t wait to read your new works.
Comment by Jacklyn July 3, 2018 @ 8:56 amHappy 4th of July.
Thank you!
Comment by ricelandmeadows July 5, 2018 @ 9:24 amCheck out Rural Heritage magazine page on Facebook for an article I wrote 15 years ago, yet it is right on target today! The story is entitled, “Hope for progress”