I was poor, but my neighbors had a farm. The kids were twins and older than me but they let me play with them.Their mother was a 4-H leader. They taught me to muck the cow stalls, wash the cows for the fair, and lead a cow on a rope, They also encouraged me to be in 4-H. So I was. Their mother taught me to sew and was a model of a feminine, capable, confident homemaker. I was six of seven children and did not receive much nurturing at my house, but this family made a huge difference in my life perspective. Thank you Cousineau's of Rhode Island wherever you are.