Ala, "The Artist Otherwise Known as Prince", I'm considering changing my name to this here symbol of a tangled, mixed up vine. Its how I feel right now. Though not at all a fan of the singer formerly known as Prince, I do think his idea of using a symbol to refer to himself is quite intriguing and unique.
This photo was one of the last ones my camera produced before it gasped its final breath a couple weeks ago. Wild, weedy vines adorning fences and posts are fascinating, this one happening to be along the road where I walk. When I'm driving and an interesting vine comes into view, its a struggle to resist immediately pulling over to stop and contemplate the curling tangles.
Have a great day, anyone who happens by this blog! Like I said, I'm not a Prince fan, but his symbol-for-a-name idea is prompting me to challenge YOU to consider what symbol you would use to signify yourself today.
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I'm not sure what symbol I'd pick. Maybe a pick flower? Though right now an unorganized pile of clutter would more aptly symbolize me...
I am drawn to your blog for a couple of reasons.
First the name. It is beautiful.
Second the location. My late husband and I lived in IA for a short while.
Third because you are on a farm. I claim being a farmer (the first time in my life and I am 70 y/o). I own 8 acres in the desert in AZ and have appx. 2000 sq. ft. fenced off for a kitchen garden. Not much compared to you but at my age it is all I can manage. I enjoy reading your blog because you are a real farmer. It is a challenge?challange? Durn! wish I could spell! to do any farming here. The soil is pure desert. Sand and dirt. No kind of humus at all. Then I must fence it off from large animals. Coyotes, wild rabbits and another animal I can't think of right now. It eats the melons. Large hogwire fencing for the larger animals and small fencing for the small animals (the rabbits) then I found that the birds eat the seed as soon as I turn my back so I have it covered with bird netting. Now the only thing I have to fight is Bermuda grass (another story and a big mistake) and ants. Anyway, it keeps me active.
Symbol for a name? Maybe a plate of spagetti. I didn't sleep much last night. I will look forward to a better night tonight.
Connie @ Down on the Farm
Jeannelle, I absolutely love this picture. It's very artistic. I love the vines against the snow and how they're on the post. I can't put pen to word to describe it, but as soon as I opened your blog, it caught my eye.
I am so sorry to hear about your camera. I would be distraught without my medium for my artistic endeavors. Try as I might, I cannot dream of one for you. I am sending camera thoughts your way and hoping that somehow, some way, a camera will find its way to you.
Always a pleasure stopping by here.
Kacey,
Maybe you should do a "clutter photo" challenge!! HaHa. I would win.....my house is very cluttered.
Your flower photos from California were such a treat to see on your blog!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Connie,
Thank you for visiting here again, too, and for your nice comment about the blog's title. Down at the bottom of the blog I just put in a labels section, and if you click "first post", it tells where the blog's title came from. I have to go there to remind myself sometimes!
Yes, this is a "real" farm.....cow manure adorns my boots everyday. (I rinse it off before coming back to the house.)
But, you sound like a "real" gardener to me!! Good for you! And amid all those intruding critters! (And you did have "challenge" spelled right the first time!) I can't imagine having the type of soil you do there in AZ, either.
Its fun to hear about your acreage!
Do you have a blog? If so, send me the link. Its fun to hear from folks in other parts of the country.
Where in Iowa did you live?
Thanks, CountryGirl! I really liked this photo, too.
Please.....I'm not complaining really about the camera thing.....before long I'll get one picked out to buy. There's a stockpile of photos in my computer to work on.
Thanks for stopping by!
Okay then, I suppose I'd use as my symbol........
A bag of potato chips.
Or maybe a donut.
Or wait, what's a symbol for sarcastic????
This is Connie again, just in case I can't find another way to get to you. My blog is www.downonthefarm.blogspot.com
and it is nice visiting with you. Oh yes, my late husband and I lived in Davenport. I lose my landmarks when in the middle of the country. I can't tell you how many times I crossed THE RIVER and ended up in Moline before I discovered that I had once again turned the wrong way.
Hey, Connie,
When I type in the web address you gave, I get only a blank page.
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Mary,
Thanks dropping in! Sarcasm is a habit of mine and it gets me in trouble. What its symbol is....I have no clue.
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Everyone,
Its fun to read your symbol choices! You know, I think Prince made his up.....that would be a further challenge for us.
Another nice post jeannelle and your photos are worth a visit alone. I'm thinking about the symbol, hmmmm...I'll have to think about that one for a bit.
Cool pic of the tangled whatever it was--for some reason it made me think of the cross.
If I had a picture that I would want to describe me it would be a sunbeam--ha--that reminds me of the child's song---something to do with Jesus wants me for a sunbeam, a sunbeam--or am I confused?
nannykim,
Yes, I remember that old Sunday School song, "Jesus Wants Me For A Sunbeam".....to shine for Him each day! That sounds like a very appropriate symbol for you!!
Thanks for stopping by!
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