I have a new friend, and he’s a substitute farmer. I have never considered this role, but it makes complete sense that this vocation would exist. Farmers need to step away from their land and daily grind just like anyone, but animals and crops need daily care.
This same friend has recently moved to a local farm as well. I’ve asked him a very important question:
Do you think you could help me meet a baby cow this year?
“Oh, without question,” he answered, to my glee. And friends, it’s going to be so much better than that. He went to the farmers where he lives and asked to be notified every time there’s a new baby animal because… I’m going to get to meet all of them.
2024 is going to be so cuuuute. And I’m going to have so many precious friennnds.
(I’ll share pictures, I promise)
—Renee Roederer
Smuggling Grace 