Oh, Mary. You are an integral part of the community.This is the model we need for the entire world. FYI, the title of our book was inspired by a barnraising--strangers became friends, tensions were erased as all worked for the common good.
Love that that’s where you got your title. Yes, I thought about the underpinnings of the Faulkner story, and how this incident is the opposite of that scenario. Thanks so much for understanding.
Looking for joy in the midst of turmoil due to the political world we live in now. Mary delivered big time with this story. Beginning the next day with the barn raising brought a whole hay wagon full of joy and hope!
Oh Mary, how awful! This graphic post had me with you as you tended to the needs of your community. I experienced two fires while growing up and have always carried with me a fear that I might meet up with a fire again in my life. As I drive over the fill to our farmstead, I am always relieved to see no smoke.
Oh, Mary. You are an integral part of the community.This is the model we need for the entire world. FYI, the title of our book was inspired by a barnraising--strangers became friends, tensions were erased as all worked for the common good.
Love that that’s where you got your title. Yes, I thought about the underpinnings of the Faulkner story, and how this incident is the opposite of that scenario. Thanks so much for understanding.
Now I have to read the Faulkner story!
Yes, my scene was based on a different social and agricultural structure.
Great observations and insights into a neighborhood.
Thanks, Russ.
Looking for joy in the midst of turmoil due to the political world we live in now. Mary delivered big time with this story. Beginning the next day with the barn raising brought a whole hay wagon full of joy and hope!
Thanks, Denny. I knew you would like this piece.
Harrowing and heartening, disaster met by community.
Beautifully told, Mary. You had me nearly in tears by the end!
Thank you so much, Susan. I’m happy to hear that you were moved by the piece.
Great story by a good neighbor!
That means a lot coming from you!
Wonderful story, thank you Mary!
Thanks!
Oh Mary, how awful! This graphic post had me with you as you tended to the needs of your community. I experienced two fires while growing up and have always carried with me a fear that I might meet up with a fire again in my life. As I drive over the fill to our farmstead, I am always relieved to see no smoke.
This was a bad fire, but with cooperation, the barn is rebuilt. It’s a big trauma, though. I’m sorry you went through that.
So enjoyed this piece. It has been eons since l read the Faulkner story. I will need to re-read it.