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They might be robots. It’s not a foreign country. It’s a small town!
Many people with siblings can say they were taught by the same teacher. But not many people can say the same teacher that taught their parents has taught them—unless you are from a small town. I don’t know if it’s … Continue reading
Judge not.
Recently, I was asked in an interview if I could recall a moment in my life that changed me. The story I recanted to that young woman has left such a residue on me, I feel compelled to share it … Continue reading
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Perfect-Shmerfect! Things I wish I would have know when I was fifteen.
Listening to the radio this week, I was struck by how many songs out there mention the word “perfect.” “You are perfect,” they sing or, “I am perfect just the way I am.” While I understand these songs are about … Continue reading
Does this saddle make my horse look fat? Farm life 101: Things I’ve learned since marrying the rancher’s son.
“No, I got it,” I said to my husband the first time we went horseback riding together. Though I’d never saddled a horse before, I’d seen it done a few times. You toss the blanket and saddle over their back … Continue reading
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What’s in a name? It’s not a foreign country. It’s a small town!
In a small town, your last name is a powerful thing. It is your identity, label, and place in the town’s social pecking order of importance. If your ancestors were amazing people then so are you, giving you a “rock … Continue reading
A cake roll of a day!
Scheduled, organized. Skills I like to think I have, except when the hectic demands of life converge into one day. Then even I fall apart. “No, you can’t have a birthday party,” I told my daughter this year. “But I’ll … Continue reading
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“JK”: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
A lover of great dialogue in movies, I found myself dissecting Tangled this week, the new Disney flick that just came out on DVD. Yeah, I know I’m not a kid anymore, but my inner teenager is downright giddy over … Continue reading
“Tough Momma” Farm life 101: Things I’ve learned since marrying the rancher’s son.
A newborn calf is one of the cutest animals I have ever seen. With big curly lashes, pink noses, and velvety fur so soft, I wish I could hug on them all day. But you have to be careful when you’re around … Continue reading
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#7 Entertainment?: It’s not a foreign country. It’s a small town!
Hey, I know what you’re thinking. “What can you possibly do in a small town for fun?” You’re right, they don’t have the big attractions like amusement parks, fancy restaurants, or much selection for those shopaholics. And yes it’s true, … Continue reading
“Friends”: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
When I was young, I wasn’t necessarily a deviant, I just didn’t worry about how my choices might affect me down the road. I was a very “caught in the moment” kind of gal. For example (and please don’t try … Continue reading
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