Would or wood?
Me or I?
Is, am, are, was, were?
To comma or not to comma?
Does the word need an apostrophe? (don't ask me)
To or too?
How do you spell a word when spell check has no clue?
These are all things I contemplate when writing. I am NOT an English person so let me establish that first. I stood for a few years while teaching in English teachers rooms and tried to glean from them all the knowledge that should be standard for a sophomore but I had yet to pick up because I am a little behind and probably didn't pay attention "that day" when I was a sophomore myself. I tried really hard to learn more than I did already know.....but I seriously think I failed. I am no better today at figuring out where a comma should go, how exactly should I use that apostrophe, or if I should use me or I than was back in high school.
The English language is so complex and yet most of the world picks it up as a second language. Ever call in the middle of the night to have something serviced? That probably isn't an American you are talking to. So how is it possible if most of the world is trying to master my language as a second I still can't get it all straight as my first? Why can't I remember the simple rules of grammar? Why can't I spell simple every day words?
I have no answers to my questions and as much time as I spent lately contemplating "to" or "too" you think I would have come up with one. So for now I leave you with this, if the brwn cow crosses' the rode, wile I were drivin' the greane tractor, he mite git hit.
Tuesday, March 22, 2011
Things I Learned "On The Farm"
Things I learned or now cherish about growing up Friday night, Saturday, and Sunday's (and a few other sporadic days thrown in along the way) in Western Oklahoma....where the wind really does sweep down the plain. Thank you for loving on this big city girl!
1. The smell of red dirt after a field has been plowed is the best.
2. The red dirt never comes off new white shoes.
3. Hoeing peanuts at 7 am is better than at 12 noon. (do you know that peanuts grow in the ground?)
4. Hoeing peanuts at 7 am is best done with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (learned this from Jawanna House).
5. Sacking peanuts is not for the weak. (didn't have to do that many times)
6. Basketball is a sport.....and baseball.....(thanks boys for letting me play)
7. Some people really don't lock their doors.
8. Cows are scary (sorry....never got over the cows).
9. If you open your home to a preacher, his wife, and kid they will come over. :)
10. Cedar Hills Baptist Youth Camp is NOT just for learning about God.
11. I know how to flick the heads off of grasshoppers. Don't judge.
12. Dr. Pepper.
13. A small town that you can walk to the country store and still get a glass Coke bottle is the best.
14. You WILL drive 45 minutes to Walmart.
15. People really do love living in the sticks.
16. Wild mushrooms can taste like steak.
17. Deer season is a religion.
18. When your grandma and grandpa are 2-3 hours away, God will provide ones to step in. (Miss you Grandma and Grandpa Schimmel......ear tugs!)
19. Holding hands with boys is fun. (oh.....I am an idiot for this one some times....don't laugh Neely!)
20. There is this dressing they used to serve with chicken at the local stops.....they don't make it like that around here!
21. Youth Rally's are less tortuous with friends.
22. Sitting in a canyon talking about life with friends is priceless. (Thanks Neely!)
23. Wrangler butts are really nice to look at.
24. Food. OH the food! Thank you for feeding me and teaching me!
25. Allergies flare when the wheat is being combined.
26. If the wheat has to come off, the peanuts have to be dug, or the cotton has to be swathed, there will be a low attendance at church at I think that is OK with God.
27. Moving irrigation pipe must be one heck of a job and farmers have to do it often (who knew).
28. Farm kids don't get to the "big city" much. What I thought was every day was a treat.
29. All kids could drive before me....WAY before me......
30. The wind NEVER stops blowing so buy the extra strength hairspray.
31. Take a wet wash cloth in a baggy and a jar of water with you were ever you go. (Grandma Schimmel....oh Grandma Schimmel.....)
32. The Schimmel, House, Taylor, Bates, and King families are forever written on my heart. Thank you to all the families who loved on my family when we needed it. You took us into your homes and lives and made us apart of you. You taught me more about life and how to love others more than any one group of people could. Your homes, land, churches, and family are forever etched upon my heart....like the red dirt, I will never rid myself of you.....nor would I want too! Ear tugs and love to my Western Oklahoma family! :)
1. The smell of red dirt after a field has been plowed is the best.
2. The red dirt never comes off new white shoes.
3. Hoeing peanuts at 7 am is better than at 12 noon. (do you know that peanuts grow in the ground?)
4. Hoeing peanuts at 7 am is best done with a peanut butter and jelly sandwich (learned this from Jawanna House).
5. Sacking peanuts is not for the weak. (didn't have to do that many times)
6. Basketball is a sport.....and baseball.....(thanks boys for letting me play)
7. Some people really don't lock their doors.
8. Cows are scary (sorry....never got over the cows).
9. If you open your home to a preacher, his wife, and kid they will come over. :)
10. Cedar Hills Baptist Youth Camp is NOT just for learning about God.
11. I know how to flick the heads off of grasshoppers. Don't judge.
12. Dr. Pepper.
13. A small town that you can walk to the country store and still get a glass Coke bottle is the best.
14. You WILL drive 45 minutes to Walmart.
15. People really do love living in the sticks.
16. Wild mushrooms can taste like steak.
17. Deer season is a religion.
18. When your grandma and grandpa are 2-3 hours away, God will provide ones to step in. (Miss you Grandma and Grandpa Schimmel......ear tugs!)
19. Holding hands with boys is fun. (oh.....I am an idiot for this one some times....don't laugh Neely!)
20. There is this dressing they used to serve with chicken at the local stops.....they don't make it like that around here!
21. Youth Rally's are less tortuous with friends.
22. Sitting in a canyon talking about life with friends is priceless. (Thanks Neely!)
23. Wrangler butts are really nice to look at.
24. Food. OH the food! Thank you for feeding me and teaching me!
25. Allergies flare when the wheat is being combined.
26. If the wheat has to come off, the peanuts have to be dug, or the cotton has to be swathed, there will be a low attendance at church at I think that is OK with God.
27. Moving irrigation pipe must be one heck of a job and farmers have to do it often (who knew).
28. Farm kids don't get to the "big city" much. What I thought was every day was a treat.
29. All kids could drive before me....WAY before me......
30. The wind NEVER stops blowing so buy the extra strength hairspray.
31. Take a wet wash cloth in a baggy and a jar of water with you were ever you go. (Grandma Schimmel....oh Grandma Schimmel.....)
32. The Schimmel, House, Taylor, Bates, and King families are forever written on my heart. Thank you to all the families who loved on my family when we needed it. You took us into your homes and lives and made us apart of you. You taught me more about life and how to love others more than any one group of people could. Your homes, land, churches, and family are forever etched upon my heart....like the red dirt, I will never rid myself of you.....nor would I want too! Ear tugs and love to my Western Oklahoma family! :)
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