Had an early-morning broom session this morning. I'm always up with the dawn, so many things to take care of. Went down to the barns to check my 'silly girls' (what we call our 23 plump egg-laying beauties) and saw my old faithful broom standing in the corner.
What is it about the swish of the broom? with each stroke sweeping out the cobwebs that have collected in my soul. The fresh air clearing up my cluttered thoughts and unscrambling the chaos in my head. Watch the sun stretch across the land..."good morning, merry sunshine".
The landscape has started greening itself more now. Within weeks it will be full, rich green everywhere I turn. But this sombre morning feels good right now, somehow it fits for this day...which I am now ready to begin.
Well, you almost, ALMOST made me want to clean up the house... ;-)
Posted by: Hélène | 15 April 2009 at 08:40
I love your blog...beautiful words and images.
I am inspired with every bit of spring coming my way. From the sights to the smells of the damp ground coming to life...mmmm, I know, sounds odd, but the smell of the earth is wonderful. Yes, a farm girl at heart.
Have a great day!
Posted by: Gracie | 15 April 2009 at 09:59
Now I feel guilty! After getting my daughter off to school, I tumbled back into bed for a little extra snooze time. I'm on spring break and decided to spend at least part of one day impersonating our two dogs! I think I succeeded and stopped just in time. They're out chasing squirrels now.
(Lovely photos.... Very peaceful.)
Roban
Posted by: Roban | 15 April 2009 at 10:04
Love the meditation of your broom; I myself do rake therapy! My neighbors probably wonder why I'm always raking! It gives me time to breath in the air and the earth, and all nature around me!
Posted by: Julie B. | 15 April 2009 at 10:36
Your words and thoughts are very inspiring, the photos beautiful...
Your farm, heaven.
Posted by: lorraine lewis | 15 April 2009 at 11:02
Gosh!!! You even make brooms LOOK good!! LOL!!!
Posted by: Char4355 | 15 April 2009 at 12:21
i am a "sweeper" too for all the same reasons ~ you told a story with your images here
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elk
Posted by: ELK | 15 April 2009 at 13:23
so beautiful rebecca
i would love it if you might consider giving us some little tiny journaling advice or little lessons.....maybe?
you are always such an inspiration
xo
Posted by: paige | 15 April 2009 at 13:39
"Good morning, merry sunshine" that is so poetic!!! i dont sweep often but have loved to sweep porches since i was 8 & would bravely rescue my Little Nanna(great grandma) from the chore :) it always seemed to me (& vacuuming still does)how you describe it, cleaning the cobwebs out of the soul :)
have a merry & lovely day!
Posted by: chenoa | 15 April 2009 at 13:54
I have always called the broom, "My thinkin' stick"
Posted by: Ronda JT | 17 April 2009 at 17:24
love the farm life...i'm a city girl now but i grew up in the country & i hope that someday i will get to move back to that fresh air & space :)
Posted by: emily ruth | 17 April 2009 at 17:45
sweeping is my favorite chore! I love that view of the cows in the field, what a sweet site to wake up to. You blog is so inspiring, tranquil and beautiful.
Posted by: shona | 29 April 2009 at 00:38