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“Christmas Holiday?” Farm life 101: things I’ve learned since marrying the ranchers son
During the Christmas holiday season, I have to smile when I hear people complain about having to work on Christmas Eve or even Christmas Day. Ranchers never get a holiday. They don’t even get a weekend off. Day-in-day-out there are … Continue reading
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#3 Dating Hazards: It’s not a foreign country, it’s a small town!
Growing up in a small town is a bit tricky when it comes to dating. Jerry Seinfeld who was the voice of Barry Bee in the animated movie “Bee Movie” described the problem best. We’re all cousins! Whoa there, hold … Continue reading
Likeable: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
Growing-up, I never thought I assessed my worth by outside affirmations, until my ninth grade English class. Assigned a seat next to the new boy in school, I wanted to make a good impression. No girls, it’s not because I … Continue reading
“Black Angus” it’s all the rage. Farm life 101: things I’ve learned since marrying the ranchers son
For those of you out there who consider yourself beef-connoisseurs, there’s something you need to know before you order that overpriced “Black Angus” steak. It might not be Angus at all. A few years back an idea caught hold, … Continue reading
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#2 Cops: It’s not a foreign country, it’s a small town!
Here in the city, I often see drivers going five, ten miles over the speed limit. They’ll even fly passed cops sitting on side-streets clocking their speed. Don’t do this when you visit a small town. Small town cops will … Continue reading
The wicked tongue: Things I wish I would have known when I was fifteen.
Have you ever found yourself in the middle of disagreement, spouting hateful words? Words that you know will cut deeply, belittle your opponent, and ensure a verbal victory. Only to have the short-lived elation, turn into regret after the heat … Continue reading
#1 THE ART OF WAVING: It’s not a foreign country, it’s a small town!
I absolutely loved growing up in a small town. Now, if you’re from the city, and plan to go visit, you’ll find the culture there very different. Let’s say you’re walking down main street, (in a small town, this is … Continue reading
“THE TWITCH” Farm life 101: things I’ve learned since marrying the ranchers son
Ah, the horse twitch, (the tool you see pictured here). It’s a wooden handle, and the loop you see is typically made of chain. “How do you use it?” You ask. The loop is placed around the upper lip of … Continue reading
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The Honest Answer: Things I wish I would have known when I was 15
Where do you go when you have a question? You know those really pressing ones—boys, parties to attend, boys, should I wear this to school, oh and boys. Do you seek out the latest info on the internet, media, or … Continue reading
Farm Life 101: Things I’ve learned since marrying the ranchers son.
Did you know all cows, female and male, can have horns? It is a common misconception made by many that only bulls (males) have horns. I’ve even heard a news anchor on a national show make this mistake after a … Continue reading
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