For amber waves of grain …

This week Aunt Jeanette writes:
The Fourth of July has come and gone, but I couldn’t resist sharing this picture with you and thinking about this song. Dan is harvesting wheat and took this photo through the windshield of his combine. He shared it with me and now I am sharing it with you.

The wheat fields are gorgeous this summer! Wheat harvest is progressing at an enjoyable rate here in south central Nebraska. We haven’t had a wheat harvest like this for many years. Rains came at just the right time this spring. Life is good!

My job (one of many!) is to run our family-owned elevator during harvest. It gives me a break from my normal yard work, mowing, watering flowers, and all those other things I like to do outside. However, I still have to do those things – it just involves a little time rescheduling. Working at the elevator is a welcome change of pace – especially when the wheat is as good as it is this year. I also like becoming reacquainted with our customers at the elevator. They are wonderful people and willing to help me out whenever I need their assistance.

Despite the “RealFeel” temperature of 108 degrees yesterday, I thoroughly enjoyed my day of wheat harvest. Can you tell I am a true “farm girl?”

Until we walk again …