Our Farming Fathers
Blake Berglund, Musician and Author, takes us on a journey from the farm in Kennedy, SK., to the vibrant streets of Nashville, Tennessee, tracing the thread of lightning that connects him to his father. As he grapples with the passing of his father, he finds solace and inspiration in the stormy nights and the memories of his farm upbringing. Blake performs 'Farming Wives,' a song from his new album 'Left of the Right,' he shares thoughts on the importance of the matriarchy in the Berglund family. This episode captures the essence of love, loss, and the enduring connection to the farm that shapes the lives of the Berglund family.
Episode 18 of the Growing the Future podcast, hosted by Blake Berglund, Dan Aberhart , Convergence Growth, Sure Growth, Aberhart Farms, Aberhart Ag Solutions, titled "Our Farming Fathers" was published on December 29, 2023 and runs 91 minutes.
December 29, 2023 ·91m · Growing the Future
Summary
Blake Berglund, Musician and Author, takes us on a journey from the farm in Kennedy, SK., to the vibrant streets of Nashville, Tennessee, tracing the thread of lightning that connects him to his father. As he grapples with the passing of his father, he finds solace and inspiration in the stormy nights and the memories of his farm upbringing. Blake performs 'Farming Wives,' a song from his new album 'Left of the Right,' he shares thoughts on the importance of the matriarchy in the Berglund family. This episode captures the essence of love, loss, and the enduring connection to the farm that shapes the lives of the Berglund family.
Episode Description
Blake Berglund, Musician and Author, takes us on a journey from the farm in Kennedy, SK., to the vibrant streets of Nashville, Tennessee, tracing the thread of lightning that connects him to his father. As he grapples with the passing of his father, he finds solace and inspiration in the stormy nights and the memories of his farm upbringing.
Amidst tornado warnings in Nashville, Blake sits at the piano, channeling the energy of the farm into a heartfelt composition. The song becomes a tribute to his father, capturing the late-night moments when he would be woken up to play 'Great Balls of Fire.' Blake reflects on his father's unwavering support, mirroring the cycles of farming in the ups and downs of creative pursuits.
The farm, a constant presence in their lives, becomes a sanctuary for the Berglund siblings in times of need. As the family experiences grief and heartache, amidst the pain, there's a profound sense of rebirth. Together, they embark on a lifelong journey of healing, finding love and insights that can only emerge through the process of grieving.
Blake performs 'Farming Wives,' a song from his new album 'Left of the Right,' he shares thoughts on the importance of the matriarchy in the Berglund family.
This episode captures the essence of love, loss, and the enduring connection to the farm that shapes the lives of the Berglund family.
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