Emma Neill Out on her tractor

When a bag of fresh homegrown produce appears at my door, I know Maria has been there.

Maria is my beautiful Italian next-door neighbour. She is a big inspiration to me. She lives alone with her dog, sheep and goats. When I look out the window every morning, I see her working hard on her tractor across the road. She always has such a positive attitude towards life and keeps busy tending to her land. Maria is so generous to me and my family. I look up to her can-do attitude.