Food Out Of The Earth by digitalrn

Food Out Of The Earth

"He watereth the hills from his chambers: the earth is satisfied with the fruit of thy works. He causeth the grass to grow for the cattle, and herb for the service of man: that he may bring forth food out of the earth." (Psalms 104:13-14)

Today was a gorgeous day and the temperature was quite comfortable, although some of our residents were still cool, and they needed their sweaters. They spent time outside in our enclosed courtyard this afternoon talking about gardening and deciding what they wanted to do with the tomatoes and peppers they had planted earlier this Spring. The one resident said she wanted fried tomatoes. Not everyone agreed with that, but as a group they did decide to make a big pot of chili with cornbread. They have a wonderful crop of tomatoes and peppers so the produce they grew will make a huge pot, enough to feed about forty people. This one resident, pictured here, wanted to assist with picking some of the ripe tomatoes. They had a great time talking about their favorite dishes. Our recreational therapist does a wonderful job providing a nice variety of programs and activities for our residents. Everything we do is geared to keeping their mind and body as active as possible. Besides everything else, the tomatoe is red, and a good photo for our theme.
I really like this one, Rick. I love the small details of this too. Like that her nail polish is chipped. It really adds to the photo. (Yes, would you believe that I also carry a small first aid kit in my camera bag along with some wipes and hand sanitizer? Lol, I may be a tad bit OCD. Just kidding.)
August 27th, 2010  
That is a great photo of an old hand. There is so much care and love in that hand holding the delicate tomato.
August 27th, 2010  
Beautiful fruits of your labor!
August 27th, 2010  
Awww, this picture is so sweet! I amost took a picture of a tomato the other day.
August 27th, 2010  
There is nothing better then walking out in the back yard and grabbing a few pieces of home grown goodness and enjoying it straight from the vine. Great shot :)
August 27th, 2010  
Great shot! I like that you included an elderly person. I take care of elderly also! I love it!
August 27th, 2010  
first im loving your new profile picture..... =)
2nd, this pic is beautiful....nice touch! great capture and framing...
August 27th, 2010  
Great shot, love it!
August 27th, 2010  
When I am at home, I live with a black and white photo of a laborer's hands with just picked peaches in my kitchen to daily remind me to be thankful for those who labor so that I may eat......this is priceless, and brings a bit of home to me in this far away place.
August 27th, 2010  
That's so great that the residents have an opportunity to garden! Wonderful shot!
August 27th, 2010  
It is great that the residents have a good activity coordinator, it is a good think to keep the mind & body active! wonderful shot!
August 27th, 2010  
AND the lady is wearing red nail polish (unless you edited that one) and the tomatoe is red -- so it makes for a good theme photo.
p.s. I'm loving your new profile pic.
August 27th, 2010  
What a nice shot =)
August 27th, 2010  
What a wonderful caring facility you must work at...the residents are very lucky to have people such as yourself on staff!
August 27th, 2010  
WOw, cool pic and story, corn bread and chili sounds great right now!
August 27th, 2010  
This picture is so textual I can smell the tomato plant... that sticky fuzz on the plant... I think I need to goto the farmers market tomorrow...
August 27th, 2010  
What a wonderful photo and story,Rick. I wish there were more places like the one you work at for the elderly. So many are so bad as you know.
August 27th, 2010  
Nice shot! Fragile hands touching the fruit of their labor...Nice!
August 27th, 2010  
Rick, this is such a lovely shot for so many reasons. Love her delicate handling of the tomato and her painted nails. A girl's gotta look good! Great story and framing. I hope I can live in such a wonderful place when and if the time comes.

Thank you so much for your kind comments on my photos. I'll have to think about doing a series of Zelda Mae. I can tell that one person will NOT be amused - my mother! lol She finds absolutely no humor in my stick. My neighbors? Oh, it depends on which one. Some think I have a screw loose, but that's ok because it keeps me sane. Some are kind enough to genuinely laugh at my antics. My mother-in-law is actually one of my biggest supporters and I LOVE to make her laugh because the sound is so delightful. She is a gem. Thank you again & God Bless!
August 27th, 2010  
This is a lovely photo, great capture.
August 27th, 2010  
There is a whole lot of experience in that hand.
Love this.
August 27th, 2010  
i love this shot,wonderful composition to tell a story!
August 27th, 2010  
this picture tells a story!! perfect for the theme :)
August 27th, 2010  
The beautiful tomato is wonderfully spotlighted in this picture but it is the hand that really has a story to tell. Wonderful composition.
August 27th, 2010  
Another lovely shot Rich & as usual your words are uplifting..
August 27th, 2010  
Yum I just love the smell of sun ripened tomatoes...cool stored just smell like grass according to my son.
August 27th, 2010  
Such love and caring in this photo. It is beautiful. The compassion comes out in the hand and the touching of the fruit. This is a gem of a photograph.
August 27th, 2010  
Beautiful capture. I find this photo really touching, I think its her hand, it looks so soft and gentle. :)
August 27th, 2010  
great picture Rick:)
August 27th, 2010  
I just second everything people have said....great for you to take so much time and caring looking after the elderly. It is so important to remember they have lived life, had their experiences and need to be treated with love and respect. i think the hand says more in your picture thananything else. Nice.
August 27th, 2010  
love the hand/nails.....hands tell wonderful stories...as do you.
August 27th, 2010  
What an amazing shot! There is a lifetime of stories in that hand.
August 27th, 2010  
Looks good. Ours just haven't done much this year. Still very small.
August 27th, 2010  
The story behind your photo today is so charming! The care that elderly community is getting sounds so dear and caring. I only wish they could all make old folks final home as comfortable as that! It's heartwarming to read your stories and see your accompanying pictures. Nicely done, Rick!
August 27th, 2010  
I agree with Heather that her hands tell a story. I love how healthy and vibrant the tomato plant looks. Great capture :)
August 27th, 2010  
Very interesting photo. I like all of your stories.
August 27th, 2010  
a wonderful picture... reminded me of when I got my elserly mother to hold something for the hands theme! Great red colour and perfect for the theme!
August 27th, 2010  
really lovely shot--and what a lovely story to go with it, rick.
August 27th, 2010  
Nice to hear how the old people get chance to partake in ,this way .Rick you do a marvellous job,nice picture
August 27th, 2010  
Fantastic.
August 27th, 2010  
I love how you processed this. I think it's awesome that your residents get to keep a garden and partake in cooking together. Really nice support system they are able to build.
August 27th, 2010  
Sounds like fun having a garden but mostly cooking together.
This is such a nice photo.
August 27th, 2010  
This is truly a beautiful shot! i love it!

I am located in Upstate New York and to tell you the truth I am amazed that Fall colors are popping already also!!!
August 27th, 2010  
How wonderful that you include the residents in everything! They must love being part of the everyday activities! Great shot, Rick!
August 28th, 2010  
a lovely picture. Thanks for sharing the story behind it. Excellent activity to keep them grounded in the world. I love the history that is evident in her hand.
August 28th, 2010  
nice shot Rick- what a great activity to keep your residents active and healthy :)
August 28th, 2010  
What a beautiful descriptive story and a descriptive hand as well. If I could sit with her for an hour and hear her story, I would feel blessed. What a great shot!
August 28th, 2010  
I didn't plant any tomatoes this year, this makes me wish I had. I will have to plant double next year.
August 28th, 2010  
Wonderful photo and a wonderful story! So many 'aged care facility' cases are heartbreaking. Your work place sounds genuinely lovely and like a caring respectful and dignified place to spend these vulnerable years.
August 29th, 2010  
Wonderful! Absolutely wonderful!
August 29th, 2010  
I love this photo. And the story that comes with it. Before my husband became a Marine I worked as a cook at our local Nursing Home. I fell in love with sooo many of the residents. It made me so happy to go to work and see their faces. They are so wonderful. Beautiful picture!!!!
August 29th, 2010  
Beautiful shot - well framed - so nice!
August 30th, 2010  
Love the story and the dedication you all have to work with the elderly.
August 30th, 2010  
I love your story and had a very vivid picture in my head of the scene. The photo is beautiful and I love that the woman's nail polish is tomato red, too. :)
September 1st, 2010  
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