Crystal blue skies and daisies in the field. All is well at the farm. A quintessential summer day. Farmers love these kinds of days, because so much work can be fit in between sunup and sundown without obstacles like mud or cold. But farmers have a lot to teach us about how to live out our lives. Sunny days are great--but rainy days are just as important when growing a crop. Seeds are planted along with the faith that rains will come to soften the shell so new growth can emerge. Faith that after the rain, the sun will warm the soil so roots can reach deeper still, enjoying the nutrients found in the layers found beneath the surface. The faith of a farmer--simple, elegant, and rich.
This painting is in a private collection in Maine.
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