Categories: Photography, Poetry
My name is Tonya, and I grew up on a 300-acre farm in rural Virginia that has been in my family for over 100 years. After graduating from college, receiving my master’s degree in speech and language pathology, and living and working in a small city for six years, I decided to return to the place of my childhood. Here, in this rural area, on this patch of green, where for four generations my family has farmed, gardened, and lived, I, too wanted to be a part of this continuity. As a fourth generation farmgirl, I have many interests that not only include, but also go beyond the basics of farming, gardening, sheep and chicken-keeping. It is all of this and more that I plan on sharing in this blog.
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Absolutely beautiful! Wow! Cher xo
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Thanks so much, Cher. That means a lot coming home you. You capture the most stunning sunrises and sunsets. 😊
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Oh Tonya, it is beautiful! And your poem! My grandmother’s name was Grace. Each time I ask her to please give me a little sign, she does. When I read your wonderful words with the beautiful sky I gasped with delight! Thank YOU! Cher xo
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What a lovely and thoughtful comment, Cher! Thank you. 😊 xo
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Truly mean every word!! Cher xo
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Many thanks! 💛 xo
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To finding Grace!
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Beautiful! Words & Pictures ❤
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Thank you so much, Joey. 😊 xo
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What a lovely poem you wrote to go with that fantastic sunrise!
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That’s so nice, Kathryn. Thank you! 😊
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Amazing sunrise!!!
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We’ve enjoyed lovely sunrises this winter. Many thanks. 🙂
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Beautiful sunrise – The picture and the poem work together perfectly.
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Many thanks, Sheryl. I really appreciate your kind comment. 😊
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So beautiful!
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Thank you very much!
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The view is gorgeous and the words dear and heartfelt, Tonya. I forgot you like to write beautiful poetry. ❤
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Thank you, Robin. 🙂 xo
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What a wonderful picture!
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Thank you very much. I’m delighted you visited. 🙂
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beautiful….. amazing colors of nature……
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Nature is truly amazing. Thank you.
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Recently found your blog and really enjoy it. I grew up in rural Eastern Washington and hope to return to my country roots the near future. Your pictures are beautiful and help when I’m missing the countryside most. Love the the poem too … A beautiful, inspiring thought.
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I would love to visit Washington. It’s such a beautiful state, and I understand very good wine is made there. I’m so glad you dropped by. Many thanks for your kind and generous comment. Best wishes on your journey home!
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Beautiful colors!
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I think so, too. And, the clouds added an interesting element as well. Thank you.
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Beautiful Tonya 😊
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Thanks, Ritu! 😊
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Absolutely breathtaking Tonya! xx
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Thanks to Dash and Bizou’s morning walks, I’m fortunate to catch a glimpse of these lovely sunrises before they fade away. 🙂 xo
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They are absolutely gorgeous, what a delightful start to the day 🙂
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What a perfect alignment of poetry and picture …. simply beautiful x
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You’re so kind! A heartfelt thank you for such a generous comment! xo
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It’s easy to be kind when something is so lovely 🙂 x
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Thank you. 😊💛 xo
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Your pictures are the perfect representation of your poem, Tonya 🙂 Beautiful!!
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That’s really lovely! Thank you, Prajakta. 🙂
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Stunning and beautifully expressed!
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Thank you for your generous comment, George. 😊🌻
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