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“Branding” Farm life 101: Things I’ve learned since marrying the rancher’s son.
For those with weak stomachs, today’s post might be difficult. Branding calves is one of the most fascinating and yet disgusting processes, I have ever witnessed. The smell of burnt flesh, the rising smoke, the calf bawling in pain, so … Continue reading
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#6 Neighbors: It’s not a foreign country. It’s a small town!
Let’s say you’re moving into a new place and find yourself inundated by strangers introducing themselves and asking you to come over for dinner? Within a few short days, these strangers not only know the names of your children, but … Continue reading
Grownups: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
When I was young, I thought grownups had it easy—masters of their own worlds. I couldn’t wait, no more pop quizzes or endless homework from teachers who obviously had nothing better to do with their sad lives than torture me. … Continue reading
“The kitty factory” Farm life 101: Things I’ve learned since marrying the rancher’s son.
On a farm, the feline population, just like the cows, fluctuates constantly and dramatically. From having nearly…let’s say thirty, to maybe only four left after a few months. No, No, it’s not because the ranchers are raising and eating the … Continue reading
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#5 High School Sports: It’s not a foreign country. It’s a small town!
The folks in small towns love high school sports, especially football and basketball. During those seasons, there are printed game schedules in every shop window, men reminiscing about their athletic feats from years past, and practically everything draped in the … Continue reading
Perceptions: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
All right young ladies, I want you to sit back and think about the most popular, beautiful, seems to have-it-all girl in your class. Can you picture her? The flowing locks, dazzling smile, a rockin’ bod that looks perfect in … Continue reading
“The Organic Hay Bale” Farm Life 101: Things I’ve learned since marrying the rancher’s son.
At a western-themed party, the hay bale is a popular decoration you might find. Yet, I won’t sit or even touch one with my bare hands anymore. And it’s not because of allergies. When the swather cuts the alfalfa (hay) … Continue reading
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#4 Dragging Main: It’s not a foreign country. It’s a small town!
“Dragging Main” has to be one of the quirkiest things teenagers in small towns do for entertainment. The premise is simple. On Friday and Saturday night, drive your car, packed with your friends, up and down Main Street. I know … Continue reading
“Resolutions”: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
How do you define yourself when people ask who you are? If you had asked me in high school, I would have said, “I’m a tomboy, softball player. I cheer because I like to stunt with the yell-leaders (boy cheerleaders)—not because … Continue reading
Improve the “you” this year
The New Year is a very special time—a time to reflect on the past, but also an opportunity to consider a course for your future. Maybe you like the direction your life is going, but if you don’t, it’s never … Continue reading
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