How to Host a Long Table Dinner The M5 Entrepreneurs and Rural Revival recently co-hosted a gathering of 75 women from across the United States and Canada in the town of Pawhuska, Oklahoma. All of the women currently own or are working to open small businesses, many agriculturally related. The picture above is me sandwiched…
Best Cowgirl Boots These boots were made for riding..We love using horses on our ranch. Having an ATV to help carry supplies, put out mineral or check a mama trying to calve is wonderfully quick and efficient on the ranch. Roger and I often load up our dogs, Sadie andBonnie, and drive through the herds….
Ranch Life There are lots of things you could do for a “living” besides ranching.Other things that wouldn’t require you to feed cows in the icy depths of winter. Or pull a new calf from a first time mama in the middle of the night. Or where you don’t have to stack square bales in…
Does your run ever not go as planned? My run took a totally different turn…
“The secret of your success is found in your daily routine.” John C. Maxwell We are the sum of our daily habits… I have made it a habit over the last couple of years to walk/run at least 10 miles a week. Ten miles may seem daunting to some and laughable to others; but it…
Few things are as wonderful and special to couples with kids as a little time alone…Every couple needs to spend TIME ALONE TOGETHER now and then. Time without phones, computers, kids or distractions. My husband and I spent this last weekend in Cancun. Considering the fact that Oklahoma was freezing, it was perfect timing. A “Minimoon”…
Snow covered Oklahoma yesterday. Snow isn’t that common in our area so it’s exciting to wake up to an all white world. Area schools were out due to inclement weather and most people were snuggled up at home. Then there were a few freaks. Those who left the comfort of a warm blanket and coffee…
I confess, I am not a great gift giver. I can think of countless gifts for my children; but for everyone else, its a dark abyss. Last Christmas I gave my mom a couple of things, maybe perfume and earrings. I don’t really remember. Turns out the gift I gave her on a whim…
Up until Sunday at 10:33 am, I was not “a runner.” I have never been “a runner.” I ran track in junior high. My coach called me “Sunshine” and perfected my sprinting form. In high school, I competed with my horses instead of running track. Still, several friends and I would meet at Stacy’s house…