It often happens when you least expect it. I guess that’s what gives it such an impact. In my case, it happened on the way to the feed store. In less than 30 seconds, I had to pull off onto the shoulder and pull myself together. That allowed me to make it to an empty Read More >
While waiting for the fence builders, steel, and concrete to show up, I pray each night that all on my ranch stay safe for one more day. Even though I pray every day for the Cross-Dubya and all I care for, my prayers have a sense of urgency about them these days. I know I’ve Read More >
On the lam. Off the reservation. Outside the wire. Any time a rancher hears these three words, or worse, a rancher’s wife early Sunday morning, it’s going to be a long day. All these phrases mean the same thing; “Your cow’s out!” And any way you say it that means work. Oh, I suppose my Read More >
God most definitely has a sense of humor. I think it’s His way of reminding us He controls everything in our lives and we should humble ourselves. After posting a photo of what happens when new white socks meet feedlot mud, I promised my friend Mrs. Melinda Eye Cooper I would write this post. Ms. Read More >
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 a few years before I needed any corrective action. Boy, was I wrong! In less than a year, my Read More >
“Rocky” the calf (yep, old “milk-mouth” himself) is a pain in the tuchus. A few weeks ago, he decided he would slip through a loose area in the fence between pastures and go visit the fellas over in the other field. The fellas are yearling steers who are being gained to prepare for moving to Read More >