The Reunion
Replacing the entire south fenceline required me to place all our cattle in the north pasture. Able to separate the donkeys and “Bianca” (my yearling replacement heifer) in the feedlot, I moved the mamas, calves, and […]
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Doing the Groundwork
When you’re a business consultant, you count your blessings when you come across a client who is receptive to your ideas, willing to accept your help, and desires to learn. Even rarer is when you and
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Double Trouble
What in the world is going on out there? I asked myself that question as I poured another cup of coffee. On a foggy gray morning, God doubly blessed our Cross-Dubya ranch with its first set
Vision Problems
In late 2017, my cataracts matured to the point I required surgery. A year earlier, my eye doctor told me I was developing cataracts in both eyes. I took the news in stride, thinking I had
Frost-Free Cows
As “Giovanni” (aka “Prince Fuzzybutt”) trotted over to mooch a cube from my hand on this frosty morning, his back’s thick layer of frost reminded me of an important lesson. When heavy frost or ice covers
“Tunawah Leah”
Friends; I first shared this post with you in January 2020. As we approach the third anniversary of this young lady’s captivity and persecution at hand of ISIS-WA (aka Boko Haram in Nigeria), my heart remains
Maximizing Your EGT
With all the chaos, furor, and clamor happening around us—and what may soon come—our nation appears on the brink of destruction. Satan has created a strong current of partisanship, distrust, division, and hatred within this world
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A Proud Parent
Among the greatest blessings of living in our little farming and ranching community, is how we share our lives. I enjoy saying, “We know when folks are married and buried.” We pray when someone is ailing;
Trusting with 20/20 Hindsight Faith
I recently won a copy of “In High Cotton”, written by my friend Mrs. Ane Mulligan. Since I had already ordered a copy of this just released novel, I asked Ms. Ane if she would allow
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Without My Helper
Recently, my Utility Task Vehicle (UTV) had to go to the repair shop for a driveline problem. Being without my “helper” meant morning chores took much longer and required more effort than usual. Not only did