Join Lauren as she writes stories on country music as a way of life. Be inspired by the hard work and dedication it takes to make dreams a reality and leave your mark in the world.
By Lauren Schwab Merriam Webster defines “dirt” as : loose earth or soil : a substance (such as mud or dust) that makes things unclean : a person or thing that has no value While many may see no value in dirt, my world and values are built on it. The loose earth and […]
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By Lauren Schwab In honor of the labor of those who tend to the land and it’s creatures, I share with you and excerpt from The Wisdom of the Native Americans by Kent Nerburn: “When you begin a great work you can’t expect to finish it all at once; therefore do you and your brothers […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab Despite living and working surrounded in nature, my mind can easily be caught in the chaos of modern life, it’s demands and hours spent behind a computer or phone screen. How often do we allow ourselves to be grounded, literally barefoot with our toes touching the soil and face staring […]
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By Lauren Schwab I have prayed many days of my life for God to allow me to be a leader for Him and agriculture all the days of my life. This is what I have done, am doing and will continue to do so long as I pray this prayer. I have always felt called […]
Read MoreThe last standing pig hut my dad built in the 1970’s, my brother and my hand prints in the concrete of our pig show barn By Lauren Schwab I remember when my whole world revolved around the thoughts of entertaining other and pleasing my friends. The independent actions I have taken in my early […]
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Read MoreOur Farmland By Lauren Schwab From time to time I find myself standing in the barnyard pondering at the sky. I almost feel an invisible bubble has been placed around our farmland we have come to know and center our lives around. While we are often in this bubble as a family we are not […]
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Watch my piglets grow from 3 to 15 lbs. in four weeks. Their momma got them off to a great start and now they are ready to go to the other farmer to grow up! #RealPigFarming
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab Being a farm girl, it isn’t easy to transition a look from day to night. There must be a switch from work boots to sandals or heels. Style was always an underlying thought in my head. I have realized it conveys much more about one’s personality, level of respect for themselves and how […]
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Farm Girl With Curls 