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Life is Good - Life is Hard

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HARD TIMES

 

 

The old barn that I photographed in Denmark, Maine on August 20, 2012 reminded me that even though life presents hardship, better days are ahead. I imagine it took incredible strength and courage to run a farm and every day brought new challenges.

In this photograph, I recognized that in order to seek better things, it takes hard work, family strength, support, problem solving and creative solutions. I would imagine that hard times brought the family together to work as a team and that each member of the family, regardless of size needed to be sensitive to the needs of each other. Clearly,  even in conflicted times, challenges are part of the reality of life. Despite all weather conditions and economic conditions, people can pull together, if they try.

 

When there is love, unity, cooperation, and team work, people can weather the storms and get through anything. Today brings memories of hard times, a hard way of life of generations of people that built the American standard of living without C.A.D. or INTERNET browsing for ideas to build. With a shovel, a pick, and a wheel barrow, they got their hands dirty. Their clothing did not come from places like The GAP; they wore old leather shoes, and holes in their pants. In sickness and in health, our American ancestors achieved excellent results and people with little means, education, or advanced technology prevailed in the hardest of times.  

 

This photograph of the Old Barn, depicts courage and strength. As a REALTOR ® I pledge to provide quality customer service to all my clients.

 

When Life is Good and Life is Hard, I'll be there...

 

 

Old Barn

 

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PATRICIA FEAGER, REALTOR®
DFW FINE PROPERTIES
3575 LONE STAR CIRCLE SUITE 315
FORT WORTH, TEXAS 76177

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MBA (University of Dallas)
BA
(Bachelors of Arts & Science)
Paralegal (Southeastern Career Institute)
Associates (3) (College of Lake County)
KU (University of Kansas)

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CRS (Certified Residential Specialist)
SRES (Certified Senior Residential Specialist)
PSA (Certified Pricing Strategies; Mastering the CMA)
CRS (Certified Military Relocation Specialist)
RENE (Real Estte Negotitions Expert)

"With self-discipline most anything is possible." --- Theodore Roosevelt 

 

 

 

  

Comments (32)

Clint Mckie
Desert Sun Home, commercial Inspections - Carlsbad, NM
Desert Sun Home, Comm. Inspection 1-575-706-5586

Hi Patricia,

Hard times, no. The way it's supposed to be. Hard working and never giving up on anything.

That's the American way.

Have a great day in Flower Mound, Texas.

Best, Clint McKie

 

Aug 21, 2012 10:33 PM
Patricia Feager, MBA, CRS, GRI,MRP
DFW FINE PROPERTIES - Flower Mound, TX
Selling Homes Changing Lives

All,

l've been on the road for awhile now, and I was feeling old and tired when I got to Maine. This barn mirrored my feelings; I paused, I took a rest. 

As my bones creaked as they slid out from behind the wheel, I thought to myself, Life is Good! Then, with camera in hand, I snapped out of my feeling of old age and drew in the scent of cedar. My soul is cleansed.

May you all take time for renewal and reflection. Life is hard; but ah.... so good!

Patricia

Aug 21, 2012 10:40 PM
Scott Godzyk
Godzyk Real Estate Services - Manchester, NH
One of the Manchester NH's area Leading Agents

Good Morning Patricia, What a great picture. I love your analogy to Real Estate and I sure agree. You have given some great inspriation to go and start the day. Have a great day

Aug 21, 2012 11:07 PM
Ron and Alexandra Seigel
Napa Consultants - Carpinteria, CA
Luxury Real Estate Branding, Marketing & Strategy

Patricia,

I love the photo of this old barn.  I have always loved barns they are the symbol of agriculture and all the life it supports.  This is what I love about our country is that we have so many.  Your analogy of withstanding time and its ups and downs is wonderful.  That is why I love old gnarly trees who have withstood the crazy weather patterns.  Have a great day, A

Aug 21, 2012 11:45 PM
Debb Janes
Nature As Neighbors - Camas, WA
Put My Love of Nature At Work for You

There are days when we all feel weary. Patricia, leave it to you to see the soul of this old barn. Your imagination of the people who worked there once is likely quite accurate. I love that you recieved a sense of renewal by connecting with this powerful spiritual moment. Once again, you are quite remarkable.

Aug 22, 2012 12:42 AM
Ashley Connolly
Northeast Water Wells Inc - Jaffrey, NH

Beautiful not only the barn but the written word. We have become to reliant on modern technology. KUDOS to you and great blog.

Aug 22, 2012 12:43 AM
Joni Bailey
101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX
Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

♥ ♥ ♥ Beautiful, both in word and in picture. Your life is also a picture of courage and strength. Just two of the many things that I admire about you.

Aug 22, 2012 12:54 AM
Tony & Darcy Cannon
Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT
The C Team

Patricia, That is a good post and a great photo!

Aug 22, 2012 03:49 AM
Will Nesbitt
Nesbitt Realty at Condo Alexandria - Alexandria, VA
Nesbitt Realty is a family-run brokerage.

Great photography Patricia! Have a nice week

Aug 22, 2012 06:07 AM
Rob Thomas
Prestige Homes of The Tri Cities, Inc. CALL....423-341-6954 - Bristol, TN
Bristol TN-VA & Tri Cities Agent, ABR, GRI, e-Pro

Patricia ...You know I LOVE the photo and the post! ....I wish I could send you all my old barn photos and let you write about them ...

Have a great night in TX!

Aug 22, 2012 08:23 AM
Kathy Streib
Cypress, TX
Home Stager/Redesign

Patricia- you continue to write such beautiful stories about something as simple as a barn.  Thank you. 

Aug 22, 2012 01:05 PM
Rebecca Gaujot, Realtor®
Lewisburg, WV
Lewisburg WV, the go to agent for all real estate
Patricia, I am visiting my brother in TN...and have seen many old barns today..I remember thinking how old those barns were...and then thought about my turning 66 and feeling old.... Life is hard, but truthfully I do not feel my age.
Aug 23, 2012 04:20 AM
Nick T Pappas
Assoc. Broker ABR, CRS, SFR, e-Pro, @Homes Realty Group, Broker/Providence Property Mgmnt, LLC Huntsville AL - Huntsville, AL
Madison & Huntsville Alabama Real Estate Resource

Patricia, I've always enjoyed photos of old barns and even thought of doing a calendar of old bard photos in B&W no less.  Anyway, when I look at your photo I smiled a bit and thought:  "I have met the challenge and it has weathered me, but I'm still standing".

Aug 23, 2012 06:05 AM
Toni Weidman
Sailwinds Realty - Trinity, FL
20+ Years Selling Homes in New Port Richey, FL

Times are still hard if that is your life, Patricia. I love the photograph, barns tell us so many stories. Thanks for sharing.

Aug 24, 2012 10:10 PM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Patricia,

That is a very nice barn shot. Very well done. :)

Steve

Aug 25, 2012 03:13 PM
Joan Cox
House to Home, Inc. - Denver Real Estate - 720-231-6373 - Denver, CO
Denver Real Estate - Selling One Home at a Time

Patricia, what a great photo you have captured, and life can be hard, but hopefully not for long!

Aug 26, 2012 12:41 AM
Steve Hoffacker
Steve Hoffacker LLC - West Palm Beach, FL
Certified Aging In Place Specialist-Instructor

Patricia,

Congratulations. Your photo is now featured in the group "Black & White Photos." :)

Steve

Aug 27, 2012 02:33 PM
Bob Crane
Woodland Management Service / Woodland Real Estate, KW Diversified - Stevens Point, WI
Forestland Experts! 715-204-9671

Thanks Patricia, Hard times are soon over for those who work hard and believe that they can improve.  The photo is fantastic too.

Aug 29, 2012 07:38 AM
Kwee Huset
Kwee Huset Realty - Venice, FL
Venice Florida Homes For Sale

Hi Patricia, I admire your courage and strength in over come the hard time and express it into a heart touching story. 

Sep 03, 2012 10:48 AM
Roy Kelley
Retired - Gaithersburg, MD

Have a great day and an outstanding week with your camera in hand.


Sep 16, 2012 03:32 AM