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 Dad named this room L for left then this room R for right not L for Lauren or R for Ryan though that’s what my mom would like to think The L room is always fed first “Good morning girls, it’s breakfast time!” their grunts and banging on the feeders stirs […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab To feel the innocence of lying in cool wet green grass as your brown curls dampen from the mist of the morning dew. Your Ivy green eyes ponder up towards the pink sky and orange sun. A kitten with light sun burnt orange soft hair approaches your tummy and nestles itself into […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab After a stressful day tending to my piglets and cats, I left church Monday evening being reminded by Beth Moore, “Fear is an invitation from God to have faith.” I needed those words to press through the heaviness my heart felt for the health of my animals. This past weekend my cat […]
Read MoreBy Lauren Schwab It can be difficult to explain the tears and fears of farm life with out having experienced it first hand. While farmers often face heartache and loss due to uncontrollable circumstances, the sun usually begins to shine just after the worst part of the storm has hit home. The most challenging, yet […]
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By Lauren Schwab Growing up on a farm has taught me the value of hard work and time put into raising food. It’s more than a business, it’s a lifestyle that I have come to know and trust in. While farming has come a long way since my dad began in the 1970’s, it is […]
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3/9/14 By Lauren Schwab It was nearly 25 years ago I was born the daughter of a farmer. My mom jokingly tells me the doctor proclaimed, “It’s Miss America!” as I entered the world. While the Miss America crown wasn’t in my future, another one was. I remember when a crown was placed upon my […]
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2/25/14 By Lauren Schwab As my alarm goes off at 4:30 a.m. on Sunday morning, my first instinct is to hit the snooze button. Then I hear cracks in the old wood as my dad walks down the staircase and poors his bowl of cereal. My cat usually meows and licks my face informing me […]
Read More2/21/14 By Lauren Schwab Well Hi! Thanks for thinking enough of a curly haired farm girl with a slight piglet and cat obsession. My hope is for you to find smiles and comfort that just may fill an empty space or light a spark in you to think about your place in this world a […]
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Farm Girl With Curls 