Cutting grass
I did a lot of mowing today. I can’t say how much in acres, only in hours — usually around four, with a few...
Rodeo nights
What a fantastic month June was! I am still in awe at how quickly it went by. Summer is my favorite season. I love...
Getting goats
I write a lot about our adventures in cattle but since this is the sheep and goat issue, I thought it would be fun...
The old barn door
I never understood as a young man why Dad didn’t fix the barn door. All it needed was a proper hinge.
But a few loops...
Enjoy every minute
We have had such plentiful rain in the past few weeks; our pastures are green and ready to graze. Last weekend, my husband’s brother,...
Embracing the chaos
It is no secret that with my crew of show kids I am the “coordinator of chaos, cattle and kids”. It is a title...
Cattlemen and Cattle Lose a Friend
Area farmers and cattlemen lost a good friend and ally April 26 with the passing of Richard Lee McConnell.
Though I didn’t know Richard really...
Month of MAYhem
We made it! We were able to fulfill every obligation during the month of MAYhem this year. To say we had a lot going...
Reflections
Sometimes when we do a feature, we find out at a later date that person has passed away. It can be a recent feature...
Hard to be a writer in spring
I’ve always found it hard to be a writer in spring and summer. As a matter of fact, I’ve always found the call of...
