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Holly Schurter's avatar

As a fellow detasseler, amen.

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Reagan Dregge's avatar

When I woke up this morning, my first thought was: I forgot about full pull!

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Holly Schurter's avatar

Right: full pull. But then again, some things might better be left in the humid mists of memory . . .

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Elizabeth Harwell's avatar

You just can't help but be a punny poet, can you? (Also, after reading this, I can understand why you dislike the heat so much.)

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Reagan Dregge's avatar

The 'spit corn out of our mouths' line was what I wanted to keep. I'm just glad this whole letter wasn't about watermelon!

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Andrea Johnson's avatar

Such great description - I feel like I‘ve been there, seen that

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Renee Mathis's avatar

Reagan! Oh my goodness... The timing of this just makes me smile. Steve and I are on our way home from TN with 3 grandchildren buckled in the back seat. Yesterday we went to the farmers market and I bought 1 handwoven basket from an Amish lady (I wanted ALL of them!), black eyed peas, peaches, and a bag of peaches and cream corn! Right. Off. The. Truck. We cooked the corn within about 2 hours and had it for lunch. Have I ever tasted corn that amazing in my 61 years? No I have not. Did I eat 3 cobs? Oh yes I did and it was the best thing ever.

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Heather Cadenhead's avatar

This was fascinating and uncharted territory for me as a reader. Thank you for this gift, Reagan.

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Jennifer Degani's avatar

Thank you for sharing these experiences. I knew people in high school who had harvested as a side job, but I haven’t had the experience. Your sensory details pulled me in. As someone who burns very easily, I am not sure I would have lasted for long.

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Dana Ryan's avatar

I had no idea this existed! Growing apples and cherries seems much more pleasant in comparison.

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Reagan Dregge's avatar

Less exercise and less exhaustion-laughter, but other forms of abundance for sure. 😊

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Sarah Dredge's avatar

This is amazing a Reagan. You have introduced me to such an interesting experience that was such a part of your life. Thank you. I feel so interested in the details....I want sketches and traditions!

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Reagan Dregge's avatar

Adventures have indeed been compiled. We even made t-shirts with puffpaints one year.

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