My son just bought his first home and Judy and I were able to see it for the first time on Saturday. In addition to some nice landscaping, I was surprised to find some daylilies.
We are lucky enough to have a son who brings us much joy. And the daylilies are nice too.
© 2013 Michael Fiveson
© 2012 Michael Fiveson
In 1949 this car was beautiful and shiny new. Now it is slowly being parted out, while still looking solid and beautiful. Time has graced it with colors and texture. It remains proud.
For our WWll veterans:
called to service
from our great cities
and tiny towns
farmers, carpenters, fathers, and fishermen
at a time, when the risk of dying
held great purpose
and was so clearly defined
off to save the world
and our way of life
these men, boys mostly
walked for months
crawled through unspeakable horror
died in a million awful ways
leaving behind
wives
children
girlfriends
comfort
to march off
and save the world
so few left
they are all very old now
these heroes
they will tell you
they did nothing special
as they saved the world
many returned
limbless
shaken
crippled
yet prideful
respected
and loved
if you meet one
thank him
tell him you know
what he did
and who he is
tell him
he saved the world
© 2012 Michael Fiveson
My local travels brought me to a group of homes surrounded by acres of land. I believe that this would be temporary housing for farm workers.
The first home was a bit tattered but the outhouses appeared to be well maintained with a fresh coat of paint on them.
© 2012 Michael Fiveson
© 2012 Michael Fiveson
I always find it stunning when I see workers toiling under the sun as they bend all day to pick crops. I also think these are proud human beings who would do anything to maintain a family, and they are happy to do this work.
© 2012 Michael Fiveson
This may well be a kitchen building where meals are prepared, but I don’t know that for sure.
© 2012 Michael Fiveson
This home appears to be set up so it can be a small store which probably sells sodas, and snacks.
© 2012 Michael Fiveson
It is my sense that later this summer these homes will be occupied by workers with very good backs, who must be very tired by days end.
© 2012 Michael Fiveson
© 2012 Michael Fiveson
A strong and beautiful barn sits proudly with a new front door. I can almost feel this barn showing off just a little and taunting other barns close by.
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