Rural America.  A picture of callused hands and hard-working people who have loved the land and learned the joys and disappointments of its offerings.  It is places of the soul where pride and integrity find balance and depth.  It is home where breathing the air and knowing seasons and change is a part of the blood and veins of its captivated dwellers.  It is about sleeves rolled up and dirty hands making a living, yet still embracing the open sky and sweet earthy surroundings.  

It is about working for the "boss" who commands the weather and circumstances that determine destiny from day to day and year to year.  It is about taking risks and praying for an outcome of provision and blessing.  It is about thankfulness for what is given and what is taken away.  It is about respect for creation and the God who speaks it into order and beauty.  "Our country tis of Thee, sweet land of liberty, of thee we sing."  

Indian corn