The Eclectic Company: So God Made a Farmer

* "Don't tell me the sky's the limit when there are footprints on the moon!"

* "Those who throw dirt only lose ground."

* "I totally take back all those times I didn't want to nap when I was younger."

* "The road to success is always under construction."

* "I fish, therefore I lie."

* "Dear Algebra, stop asking us to find your X, she's not coming back and I know Y."

* "Teamwork means never having to take all the blame."

* "I barely survived yesterday and now it's already today!"

* "Do you call Santa's helpers subordinate clauses?"

* "So, how many days DID it take to build Rome?"

* "Cancel my subscription, I'm tired of your issues."

* "Today is the tomorrow we worried about yesterday."

* "Don't sweat petty things . . . or pet sweaty things"

* "Two wrongs are only the beginning"

* "Worrying works. 90% of the things I worry about never happen."

* "I finally got my head together, and now my body is falling apart."

* "When I'm finally holding all the cards, why does everyone decide to play chess?"

* "Legend: A lie that has the dignity of age."

* "A diamond is forever: The payments are longer."

* "When in doubt, mumble: When in trouble, delegate: When in charge, ponder."

* "I don't have an attitude; I have a personality you can't handle."

* "When I want your opinion, I'll give it to you!"

* "It is better to understand a little than to misunderstand a lot."

* "An eye for an eye leaves the world blind."

* "Sports do not build character, they reveal it!"

* "Dust is a protective coating for fine furniture"

* "I'm in shape - round IS a shape."

* "Money talks, but all mine says is "good-bye."

* "If a pig loses its voice, is it disgruntled?"

* "Love is blind but marriage is a real eye-opener!"

* "A dog has an owner. A cat has a staff"

* "I'd like to have more self-esteem, but I don't deserve it!"

* "Red meat is not bad for you. Fuzzy green meat is."

* "Nothing is fool proof to a talented fool."

* "Bacteria - the back door of a cafeteria."

* "Nostalgia isn't what it used to be."

* "Stressed spelled backwards is desserts."

* "As I said before, I never repeat myself."

* "Corduroy pillows: they're making headlines!"

* "Young at heart, slightly older in other places."

* "(I'm) proof that evolution can go in reverse"

* "My reality check bounced"

* "If you choke a Smurf, what color does it turn?"

* "I hate people who steal my ideas before I think of them."

* "I was uncool before uncool was cool."

* "Middle age: When your age starts to show around your middle"

* "Do not disturb, I'm already disturbed."

* "If an open door is ajar, is an open jar adoor?"

* "March Madness takes its toll. Please have exact change."

* "Telepath Wanted: You know where to apply!"

* "The information went data way"

* "I'm bilingual - I speak English and SMACK!"

* "Mental floss prevents moral decay."

* "Why use a big word when a diminutive one will do?"

* "Why is abbreviation such a long word?"

* "I can see clearly now, the brain is gone."

* "Every morning is the dawn of a new error"

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Quotes of Note

You're born a male but you have to CHOOSE to be a man" - Herm Edwards

"I mourn the loss of thousands of precious lives, but I will not rejoice in the death of one, not even an enemy. Returning hate for hate multiplies hate, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars. Darkness cannot drive out darkness: only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that" - Unknown

"They err who think Santa Clause comes down through the chimney; he really enters through the heart." - Mrs. Paul M. Ell

"Thankfully, our true roots are in heritage and not things. I just need to keep reminding myself that things are only reminders of heritage." - Keetha Broyles, June 21, 2010

"Tears lubricate the soul." - from "Finding Buck McHenry"

"Somehow you must come to understand that God is love, that love is the proof of God, and forgiveness is the proof of love." - The Priest in "Levi's Will" by W. Dale Cramer

"The truth about a man is in what he does, not what he says." - W. Dale Cramer in "Levi's Will"

"Fairy Tales are more than true; not because they tell us that dragons exist, but because they tell us that dragons can be beaten." - G. K. Chesterton

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Tuesday, May 1, 2012

So God Made a Farmer - Barn Charm Post

Another quintessential red Wisconsin Barn drive-by shooting with my little Sony Cybershot.

But today, for your viewing AND listening pleasure I give you - - -

This video tribute to the American Farmer.

My blogging friend Linda and her hubby Rick put this video together using pictures taken on the farm where Linda grew up near Osseo, Wisconsin. Linda's dad is the featured farmer and this video was done in remembrance of him.

The narrative is both written and spoken by Paul Harvey.

The facts about farmers are absolutely on target.

Linking today with "Barn Charm"
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To enjoy all the Barn Charm posts.

25 comments:

Chari at Happy To Design said...: Hi Keetha...

What is it about a big ol' red barn that just mesmerizes us? I guess that it is one of the greatest symbols of "Americana"...maybe that's why! Loved your beautiful photo, my friend! You know...I live way out in the sticks...in the middle of farm country. When I see a big ol' barn...it just feels like "home"!

I really enjoyed the video tribute to the American farmer that you shared. Thank you!

Love ya,
Chari

PS...so sorry that your lilacs didn't make it this year. We'll hope for next year, my friend.; April 30, 2012 at 6:44 PM
Unknown said...: I love your version of drive by shooting!; April 30, 2012 at 7:52 PM
TexWisGirl said...: i love wisconsin farms. grew up in auburndale - not far from you. :)

i really loved that video, too. brought tears to my eyes and chills to my skin.; April 30, 2012 at 9:02 PM
podso said...: Perfect and with the pictures to go along with it.; April 30, 2012 at 9:21 PM
Elizabeth Edwards said...: love the clouds. great view. (:; May 1, 2012 at 5:24 AM
Kranky Granny said...: I have always loved Paul Harvey, and tried to never miss his radio show. But, I have never heard this bit about the farmer. So poignant and so true.

Thanks for sharing and I will be passing it along as well.; May 1, 2012 at 8:22 AM
Cheryl @ TFD said...: Nice drive-by shot! I loved the video! As you can see by my name, my dad was a farmer so this was really special to hear. Thanks for sharing!; May 1, 2012 at 9:06 AM
Nani said...: Pretty drive by barn and great video!!; May 1, 2012 at 9:31 AM
42N said...: There is only one Paul Harvey. What a great video that Linda and Rick assembled. I hope the patches of snow in your photo is from a few months ago rather than the present conditions of central Wisconsin.; May 1, 2012 at 9:36 AM
Anonymous said...: God bless him, tears!

Thanks for sharing =); May 1, 2012 at 11:57 AM
Erin said...: Love the pictures in the video!; May 1, 2012 at 1:31 PM
Deanna said...: Beautiful red barn.

That is such a classic Paul Harvey. Awesome video.; May 1, 2012 at 2:36 PM
Debbie said...: that's a big ole' beautiful barn/farm!!

i enjoyed the video!!; May 1, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Cindy (Applestone Cottage) said...: Very charming dear Keetha!
You know Linda and I have been friends since high school through 4-H and she went to H.S. with Dan!
See ya Thursday..can't wait!
Hugs,
Cindy; May 1, 2012 at 4:23 PM
Anonymous said...: Beautiful red Wisconsin Barn! Linda's video was heart wrenching, but very good... what a great tribute to her dad. Thank you for sharing the video and the charming barn, Keetha.; May 1, 2012 at 4:35 PM
Kim, USA said...: The video is beautiful a great tribute! Thanks for sharing this one. ^_^

Kim,USA; May 1, 2012 at 8:54 PM
Holly said...: Ah. Thank you. Thank God for farmers.

Your barns remind me that my husband took some great pictures of a barn on a vacation one time, and we wondered if you could make a coffee table book out of pictures of barns. Or at least a calendar.; May 1, 2012 at 11:09 PM
Elaine said...: Nice drive-by, and the video is beautiful!; May 2, 2012 at 1:12 AM
Anonymous said...: Keetha that is a sweet red barn for Barn Charm! Loved your comment at my blog yesterday about patchwork barns! Cracked me up about the patchy siblings :) I can't get any sound on the video and I clicked your link to Linda's blog and to You Tube. Dang! I don't know what I am doing wrong. But I loved the video. No words worked quite well, the pictures told the story!; May 2, 2012 at 5:22 AM
Amy Burzese said...: Nice drive by. I have more of those than I'd admit. And a nice tribute to farmers.; May 2, 2012 at 6:46 AM
Anonymous said...: Keetha CH and I just listened to it :) A beautiful tribute! I restarted and that still didn't do it. I went into my control panel and audio was off in there??????????? No idea how that happened! Thank you!; May 2, 2012 at 7:23 AM
Nancy said...: Beautiful barn, Keetha!; May 2, 2012 at 7:39 AM
don said...: A fine picture of your barn and an exceptional video. I grew up on a farm milking cows morning and night. You haven't lived until you've sat on a one-legged stool and had a cow switch you with her tail. :-); May 2, 2012 at 9:45 AM
EG CameraGirl said...: A touching tribute to farmers! And your drive-by photo is very good!; May 3, 2012 at 7:33 AM
jp@A Green Ridge said...: Hey! Nice to meet you! I love that photo!!! ...:)JP; May 3, 2012 at 11:37 AM