To say that we are going through a dry patch is a giant understatement. In a land where we are used to extremes of heat and cold, water and drought, feast or famine; this drought feels different. According to our weather experts, it is. This drought has become the worst in 50 years and on its way to being similar to the dust bowl days of the 30's.
Worry lines are deepening on the faces of our ranchers and farmers as they know heart wrenching decisions await them. As they sit on the top of a hill during the night watching for lightening that might spark another wild fire. Or they carefully ration feed and water and manage pasture.
Thousands of acres of land is burning in our midwest states.
And yet...
Their faces are like flint set against all odds. They will band together, dig in their heals and fight forward. They will adapt and overcome. They will learn and adopt new practices to protect their land, livestock and livlihood.
Gardens are carefully guarded and protected with the produce carefully put away for the year.
My garden has tomatoes turning red and zucchini and squash and beans coming on.
So we will continue and overcome and learn and grow. Sustainable practices will be adopted. Traditions will continue.
And I....will continue to follow in my Grandparents and parents footsteps.
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