Inspired by Johan Barthold Jongkind (1819-1891) – Study of a team of oxen and farmers – Black stone / Watercolor – 8,97 x 11,22 cm

– “Hey Jeannette, do you really want to work? ”

– “And what does it look like my little Muguette? With my osteoarthritis that tortures me and my feet flat. How do you want me to be enthusiastic? And when is our retirement planned? Because you see, all things considered, humans are entitled to a little something. But us? Who even cares ? ”

– “It’s mostly if we stop serving them, it’s over … literally as well as figuratively! I was discussing it the other day with our neighbor Primevere. Her own cousin found herself at the slaughterhouse because she had twisted her ankle out of the stall. Is it her fault if the meadow is just hole and bump? ”

– “How so? I wasn’t aware of that. But you see, it confirms in all points my theory « Do or Die »! I’s pure slavery, I can tell you. It’s such a shame. Besides, I’ve decided to go on a diet tomorrow morning, because today it’s granular and I wouldn’t miss my last ration of “special treat”. No way! ”

– “How’s that ? You’re going on a diet? And how do you think that will change your life? Apart from starving yourself of course and suffering even more by pulling those pesky plows, losing muscles and strength? At this point, I really don’t get it. ”

– “Let me explain, my little Muguette. You see, as you’re ten years younger tanh me, we don’t see life alike. You still have so many hopes in your head. And despite what Primevere told you, you still don’t understand? ”

– ” No ! Probably my naïvety coming up again, thanks to my mother! ”

– “I’m going to make things clear to you, my dear! If I become skin and bones, surely, I won’t be much of a use and end up directly to the slaughterhouse but …. And this is my bonus, they won’t make a big deal of my flesh because there will be no meat! ”

– “Wouah Jeannette, that’s smart! ”