tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941312662522172460.post8326547995706879198..comments2009-10-21T12:33:41.426-07:00Green Beanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03133847111288382381noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941312662522172460.post-60866243684152374022009-10-21T12:33:41.426-07:002009-10-21T12:33:41.426-07:00What a beautiful piece of writing! You are very gifted with words. For a minute there, I felt like The Farmer.Jessica Nicholshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07851793499208069025noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941312662522172460.post-9875910776137334172009-10-10T07:11:08.694-07:002009-10-10T07:11:08.694-07:00Well written, and a clear awareness of the other reality - the life (and quality) that tends to be forgotten. In contrast though, I think the same could be said of the intellectual stimulation and broad-reaching results that can come from work &#39;in an office&#39; as we achieve landmarking accomplishments, create innovative solutions, and build collaborative relationships with exponential value. The farmer in your post may likewise look with some envy at the work we do in the same way we envy the work and quality of life he has. The greatest perspective is with the individual who finds the balance, and discovers the wonder both in the office, and in nature.duhgeehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17576925822295984550noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941312662522172460.post-23221312254381270012009-10-09T09:14:29.519-07:002009-10-09T09:14:29.519-07:00Amen to that!Kelliehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17781471734145665351noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941312662522172460.post-54427609675370538522009-10-09T06:25:04.469-07:002009-10-09T06:25:04.469-07:00Bravo!jimmycrackedcornhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06574882717162001228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941312662522172460.post-29145534222419590472009-10-09T06:17:25.834-07:002009-10-09T06:17:25.834-07:00Such a wonderful post! I have chosen part time work over full time so that I can spend more time doing the things I love...visiting grandchildren, gardening, and painting. One feeds the body, the other, the soul.wendyytbhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11958628213008688022noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941312662522172460.post-78486070998309883782009-10-09T04:45:43.943-07:002009-10-09T04:45:43.943-07:00I couldn&#39;t agree more. There is no way I would want to go back to the hard work of being an RN. My neighbors make similar comments as they watch me build new beds, spread compost and plant my homegrown seedlings. Then they stand and admire the wonderful produce that I pick, amazed that I am some magical creature that can produce food.The Momhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15070310346205563561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1941312662522172460.post-54652811418750754112009-10-09T04:01:25.035-07:002009-10-09T04:01:25.035-07:00Beautifully written and oh, so true! Working 9 to 5 and hoping for a clear day on the weekend to enjoy the outdoors. Running errands on lunchtime. Watching the changing seasons from a fixed panel window on the other side of the office?<br /><br />Does my “dirt under the fingernails” envy show very much??? :)<br /><br />Say hello to the earthworms for me!The 4 Bushel Farmgalhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17377555500812602424noreply@blogger.com