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There are many things I could say about our dear friend and neighbor: I could tell you about his sure-fire ALL in ONE day horse training program. I could tell you about the necessity of having your chair within ear-shot of his around the campfire because he will share some of the stories of hisContinue reading “Eddie”

Has everyone had their turn with winter’s vicious stomach bug? It seems to be a gift that will make its way through the entire family one person at a time, generously and thoughtfully missing no one! It is spreading through our house faster than we can say Christmas! We had a blissfully long fall! WeContinue reading “Yellowstone, Belt Buckles and Ownership”

Do you ever wonder if you’re wasting your life? Are you maxing out your potential? Are you on the right path? Are you clear on your goals? Do you feel like they are the “right” goals for you? I have many great examples in my life of people who max out their potential. I’ve beenContinue reading “The Un-wasted Life”

Have you ever hated anyone? Throughout my formative years my mother didn’t like us to use the word “hate” so we settled for “strong dislike.” Instead of saying “I hate you” we were supposed to use “I have a strong dislike for you.” Doesn’t pack the same punch, does it? I can tell you theseContinue reading “Wycliffe, Lincoln and Hate”

The saying “to be rather than to seem” powerfully struck my brain and if I’m being truthful, my conscience, when I first heard it while driving tractor and listening to Stephen Covey’s 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. Covey explained that the powerful idea – actually being rather than just seeming – has Latin rootsContinue reading “To be, rather than to seem…”

“A merry heart doeth good like a medicine: but a broken spirit drieth the bones.” Proverbs 17:22 KJV. In this book pictured above, B.J. Lossing writes of Irishman turned American and later signer of the Declaration of Independence, Matthew Thornton. Lossing observes that “Dr. Thornton was greatly beloved by all who knew him, and toContinue reading “A Merry Heart”

About seven years ago my husband was invited by his brother and nephew to go on an adventure. Adventure – to Alpha Males, as they are calling REAL MEN these days – looks like this captivatingly gorgeous slice of nature above wherein somewhere lies a “trail” – using that word VERY loosely – dubbed BigContinue reading “Big Hell & Little Hell”

I’m reading a book (details on this coming soon!) about some of the founders of our Country. The theme is constant…decision…men of great decision… Our son, after calf-roping at his second high school rodeo. It was the first time he caught at a high school rodeo. He fell while running from his horse to theContinue reading “Decision”

Do you write or receive love letters? Does anyone anymore in this day of texting and instant everything?! My husband wrote a love letter to me – once – many years ago. I’m sure it was a beautiful letter, but the only quote I remember from it… after he listed some of my attributes andContinue reading “A Love Letter”