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I Followed My 83-Year-Old Grandma Around Her Farm For One Day
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I Followed My 83-Year-Old Grandma Around Her Farm For One Day

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Despite what you may think, this series was shot in 2016. My grandmother has worked on a farm her whole life and she continues to do so, even at the age of 83.

She wakes up every morning at 6 o’clock sharp, makes coffee, feeds and milks the cows, feeds the chickens and only then makes herself some breakfast as well. She works all day and maybe rests in the afternoon for about 15 minutes. She is always on the go, unstoppable. Takes care of almost everything herself, boss lady that she is.

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Winifred
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8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks Anja for sharing your photos of your grandma. They are beautiful pictures and captured the strength, dignity, and spirit of your grandma. We know life on the farm is not easy, especially from the eyes of we people who grew up in urban cities. But I truly believe your grandma, like many others who are living on the farm, has a respect for hard work and determination to live life to the fullest. Please relate my best regards and respect to her, and God bless!

Jeanne Deaux
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your grand-mother is a warrior! She does an incredible work everyday. It's sad that she can't take a break, it must be so so difficult to assume all this daily at her age. She really is a warrior. Long live your warrior grandma' !

Pi...
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just so beautiful... I doubt I'd be that active at 80-somethin.

Jusni Nasirun
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing and your grandma is incredible. I like the b+w approach and you have registered many beautiful moments. Thanks for sharing.

Christopher Neely
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sad one bit. Obviously, posted opinion by people that never lived this life. No doubt, she loves the land and the animals; and this is all a labor of love. It is born from a place out of a deep respect for our niche in the ecosystem, physically, mentally, and spiritually. We are servant and master. Dominion is about privilege and responsibility: flip sides of the same coin. Both winners. Her work is rewarded everyday with concrete results. Can you say the same about your job?

Samantha Gill
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is your Grandma happy with her life? She is an inspiring, hard working woman! I love the photos- they are beautiful.

Ellie Worgan
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a wonderful, strong woman your Grandma is, an inspiration to us all, I have the utmost respect for women like her, thanks for sharing

Susie Stock
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love all of the comments. It's so refreshing to see people saying positive, empowering things.

Connie May
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats wonderful. Living on my farm by myself and working it alone upsets most people. But it is freedom in its own way. Loved your photos. I can only hope to be as durable and strong as your gramma.

Isy
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a wonderful old lady and I'm sure she must be loved and admired by her whole family. Your black and white photographs show off her day far better than colour ones would - harsh but somehow sensitive. In which country is this?

doyto u.u
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It reminds me my grandmother's life. Very similar. Thanks for sharing. From México

Grace too
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful photos of a wonderfully hardy women ! She is due lots of respect !

Laura Peterson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing. I wish I could spend a day with you and your grandmother. I bet you both could teach me a lot.

jevais
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful lady your grandmother is. My Greataunt Berta was the same. She too lived on her farm and worked all day. She also was the most beautiful and wonderful person I have ever been privileged to know. She passed away some 50 years ago and I still long for her quiet ways and her love. She will be forever in my heart. Thank you ever so much for sharing your love of your wonderful grandmother. God bless you both.

Caadmium
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These pictures are so powerful! Thank you a lot for sharing them with us. Your grandma is so courageous to work like this at her age, I'm full of respect for her.

Susan L. Miller
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You gave us a glimpse into the life that many still live. Thanks for reminding me of how good I have it!

Winifred
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Thanks Anja for sharing your photos of your grandma. They are beautiful pictures and captured the strength, dignity, and spirit of your grandma. We know life on the farm is not easy, especially from the eyes of we people who grew up in urban cities. But I truly believe your grandma, like many others who are living on the farm, has a respect for hard work and determination to live life to the fullest. Please relate my best regards and respect to her, and God bless!

Jeanne Deaux
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Your grand-mother is a warrior! She does an incredible work everyday. It's sad that she can't take a break, it must be so so difficult to assume all this daily at her age. She really is a warrior. Long live your warrior grandma' !

Pi...
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Just so beautiful... I doubt I'd be that active at 80-somethin.

Jusni Nasirun
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This is amazing and your grandma is incredible. I like the b+w approach and you have registered many beautiful moments. Thanks for sharing.

Christopher Neely
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Not sad one bit. Obviously, posted opinion by people that never lived this life. No doubt, she loves the land and the animals; and this is all a labor of love. It is born from a place out of a deep respect for our niche in the ecosystem, physically, mentally, and spiritually. We are servant and master. Dominion is about privilege and responsibility: flip sides of the same coin. Both winners. Her work is rewarded everyday with concrete results. Can you say the same about your job?

Samantha Gill
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Is your Grandma happy with her life? She is an inspiring, hard working woman! I love the photos- they are beautiful.

Ellie Worgan
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a wonderful, strong woman your Grandma is, an inspiration to us all, I have the utmost respect for women like her, thanks for sharing

Susie Stock
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I love all of the comments. It's so refreshing to see people saying positive, empowering things.

Connie May
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

thats wonderful. Living on my farm by myself and working it alone upsets most people. But it is freedom in its own way. Loved your photos. I can only hope to be as durable and strong as your gramma.

Isy
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a wonderful old lady and I'm sure she must be loved and admired by her whole family. Your black and white photographs show off her day far better than colour ones would - harsh but somehow sensitive. In which country is this?

doyto u.u
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It reminds me my grandmother's life. Very similar. Thanks for sharing. From México

Grace too
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Wonderful photos of a wonderfully hardy women ! She is due lots of respect !

Laura Peterson
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Beautiful pictures. Thank you for sharing. I wish I could spend a day with you and your grandmother. I bet you both could teach me a lot.

jevais
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

What a beautiful lady your grandmother is. My Greataunt Berta was the same. She too lived on her farm and worked all day. She also was the most beautiful and wonderful person I have ever been privileged to know. She passed away some 50 years ago and I still long for her quiet ways and her love. She will be forever in my heart. Thank you ever so much for sharing your love of your wonderful grandmother. God bless you both.

Caadmium
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

These pictures are so powerful! Thank you a lot for sharing them with us. Your grandma is so courageous to work like this at her age, I'm full of respect for her.

Susan L. Miller
Community Member
8 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

You gave us a glimpse into the life that many still live. Thanks for reminding me of how good I have it!

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