I live on a real farm. But I also have a dream farm. The dream farm is just as muddy as the real farm, but I like mud. I can't really say why I love these two farms. Why is the dream preferable?
Both farms have eggs.
Both have lambs.
But the dream has dappled sunlight and blurry green trees and the perfect place for a picnic.
No gnats or flies. No swooping hawks to terrorize the hens and Yorkies.
The dream farm waits at the end of a long, black-top road, all hidden and writerly.
A place without the roar of traffic.
Back in 2004, I found a dream farm. In fact, I wrote about it somewhere on this blog. However, the problem came down to geography--the dream farm was, in reality, too far for commuting. Too, my partner, Dr. G, didn't quite share my vision of Home.
I couldn't click my heels three times--or Dr. G's heels--and take us Home. Because it's a funny thing about home-dreams. No two people share the same just-right, home-sweet-home feelings. One partner might like simplicity (me) and the other might like chandeliers (not naming names but you know who you are, Your Lordship). One likes giant TVs and the other likes art over the fireplace.
The battle of the sexes can become the battle over decor.
It's true!
Well, I found another dream farm--it's real, and it's for sale. It's a plain house, no soaring ceilings or crown moulding...but that's me to a T.
Too plain, Dr. Gollum said.
So I made a little movie that has the best of our two worlds--the real farm and my dream farm. I'll let you decide which is which. (It's real short, just 1 minute.)
So I made a little movie that has the best of our two worlds--the real farm and my dream farm. I'll let you decide which is which. (It's real short, just 1 minute.)
Love the video...the perfect marriage of reality & dreams :)
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ReplyDeleteBeautiful video, ML. I grew up on a farm and that's the way I want to remember it.
ReplyDeleteGreat video. I was born on a farm. I always have great memories. Thanks for hosting. Hugs, Marty
ReplyDeleteGreat video! I remember seeing some of the outdoor dining shots in some of your earlier posts so I know those are real but, otherwise, I don't know which is the dream part. I love it all, though.
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Hi, Michael. Your blog and blog hop are always inspiring. I accidentally named my recipe with my blog instead of Chicken Meatballs! So sorry!
ReplyDeleteHey friend,can't wait till April-2012...So I can see what Teeny T is up to.
ReplyDeleteLove the little video of the farms/farm friends.
And these photo's are fantastic,I want me some chickens so bad,maybe when Mrneverlazy retires he will build my chicken coop,we can dream can't we....
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I can see the reality and the dream! Wondeful video! Many would say you ARE living their dream, but like you said, everyone's dream is different. We sure have that problem right now!!! XO, Pinky
ReplyDeleteMichael, I loved your video! I think that photo of the tree lined street is my favorite. So serene. Happy FF.
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Is there a perfect place? Attitude is everything.
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Looks lovely! I love the farm.
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If you keep dreaming, you'll find that special place that works for everyone.
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the first pic, very funny..
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I enjoyed watching your fantasy farm video, ML & I remember that picnic with the salad in the BIG jar. I've always wanted to try that.
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ReplyDeleteI did notice Gollum's farm on the Conde Nast traveler cover... how cool is that? The animals are just too adorable. Looks like heaven to me!
ReplyDeleteLoved the video clip, (and your farm.) Congratulations on the honor of being chosen by Conde Nast!
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Your photos are absolutely absolutely beautiful. I knew they must have been yours, especially because you were talking about your farm, but really, they're unbelievable. I hope to someday be that good at photography.
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Love the picture of the eggs! And beautiful farm.
ReplyDeleteI will never ever in this lifetime get to live on a farm of any sort..
ReplyDeleteI always thought I would live in a big farmhouse one day and my children would play in the hayloft like I did..and run in the fields and pick veggies from the garden and fruit from the tree's...
It was just a dream...and my babes are all grown now...but how I love to visit and see yours...dream farm or no dream farm...they are both dream farms to me. Thank you so much for sharing.
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