Tag: ranching
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Dealing with Death on the Ranch
A few weeks ago, I blogged about the miraculous discovery of a calf being born on the ranch. It’s an amazing part of my life which I don’t take for granted and thoroughly enjoy. However, along with life comes death. There are unfortunate events and uncontrollable circumstances on the ranch that can lead to devastation…
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Fifty Nifty Things About Buzzard
Terryn over at Faith, Family and Beef tagged me in this Fifty Nifty Things challenge. I am not sure if this information is nifty to anyone but it will give you insight to the woman behind the blog. Some of this will surprise you, I promise. Are you a morning or night person? Hoo-hoo not chirp-chirp…
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Where Corn Don’t Grow
I lived in the Flint Hills, which are nestled in the middle of Kansas as part of the Tallgrass Prairie, for nine years. I truly believe that Kansas is the most beautiful place on Earth and if you’ve ever driven through the Flint Hills, you’ll probably agree it’s a downright gorgeous place. And it’s ideal…
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Reluctant Feminism on International Women’s Day
I’ve been called a reluctant feminist. What that means is that I despise gender inequality in industry, I challenge the status quo and I refuse to quiet down in the name of “being a lady.” However, I still very much embrace traditional female roles of caretaking and homemaking. I can cook and I’m proud of it –…
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10 Things a Cowgirl Would Do If She Won the Powerball Lotto
I’d have a barn full of roping horses and pastures full of cows A billion dollars. Actually, $1.5 billion. That’s a lot of clamshells. A friend of mine purchased a Powerball ticket for last night’s big jackpot and inquired whether I had as well. Negatory, I replied. Not because I have anything against Powerball –…