Download or read book Snapshots from a Country Diary Sprinkled with a Little Humor written by Faye Little and published by . This book was released on 2019-01-31 with total page 91 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Snapshots From A Country Diary is a collection of true stories reflecting life in rural America as experienced by a tenant farmer's daughter. Values learned by being a member of a large family along with the importance of common sense are integral parts of the content. Contributions farmers have made and their means of sharing what they knew, are life lessons for all. The humor portrayed is a reminder of how using our sense of humor can help us enjoy life, just as our relatives did in the past. Readers will be informed about what goes on during hog-killings as shown in actual photos. Life on a tobacco farm, making moonshine, and gardening reflect on life at its' best, despite the back-drop of poverty in a large family. Pearls of wisdom acquired from experiences as a farmer's daughter, can be found In her quotes. Her work experience in the field of psychiatric nursing shine throughout many of the stories. Interactions with friends, neighbors, former co-workers, and relatives are sprinkled with humor. Readers may identify with life lessons learned from associations with ordinary working people. Necessary tasks such as moving to another house, replacing the chicken house and making a living in lean times represent more challengers for farm families. The stories included about these challenges are meant to remind readers that perseverance and resourcefulness helps us reach our goals, regardless of the circumstances. Relationships formed from participating in the events described, are long lasting and irreplaceable. Observations of women on the job in rural America shines light on the changing roles of women. Perhaps, many readers will recognize their participation in this transition. Our on-going love affair with the earth, can not be overstated. Results are seen in garden photos, encouraging readers to dig in the dirt. Examples of misunderstandings, point to how they occur and their relevance in everyday life. Because of the appreciation for the humor in them, they are shared with a new audience. Going through life, listening to well intended advice and grabbing nuggets that can improve our lives has been included, with credit given to persons who shared them An expressions shared from a close friend, which has become priceless, compelled the author to share it with people who might fail to understand its' importance in our relationships with someone of a different race. When all is" shucked down to the cobb" the realization that we are all more alike than we are different should be apparent. Upon reading Snapshots of A Country Diary, the author hopes your funny-bone has been tickled and your appreciation of country living has been enhanced.