I dreamed I was telling someone that my in-laws' family farm in Wexford, Ireland, supplied milk to Yoplait, who only accepted the highest-grade milk. (This part is true, not a figment of my dream world.) It got me to thinking that so much hard work and pride in one's work would produce the best. And so, I made this collage, as a tribute to the gentle, quiet man I called Da, who, when times were very tough in the 1950s and people emigrated, stuck to the family farm and persevered.
I "inherited" the family photos and ephemera. This piece will end up back at the family farm. I may have lost my husband, but I never lost his family, my family. There are families who drift apart after deaths have occurred, but not this family. They have held me to them all these years.
OMG Colette
ReplyDeletethe photo below of you , the very last one is like something out of Italian Vogue!!! I hope you have that blown up and framed over the fireplace! its stunning!
your dream was lovely!!! lol
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bonzie
speechless...he is beautiful. You understand. These gentle men...farmers.
ReplyDeleteColette to reply to your question in my blog! I would be delighted to!
ReplyDeletethank you so much,looking forward to it. If you need me to do anything for you ,you could send me a convo on etsy ;)
Thanks C
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bonzie
I am so glad for you, and sorry for your loss, I still have my hubby and you make me remember that I need to be grateful for him always! We kept my sister-in-law close when my brother left her and the kids behind and we are very happy we did...A relationship we treasure, thicker than blood!
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karen b...
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What a wonderful tribute to a deserving man. One who has always worked hard, has honest pride in his work, and holds his family close.
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