Author Archives: thewritingrancher

“Clouds come floating into my life, no longer to carry rain or usher storm, but to add color to my sunset sky.” ~ Rabindranath Tagore, Stray Birds We’re ranchers, so this quote doesn’t fit all the time … No one … Continue reading →

Thank you, Audra Scheel, for inviting me to visit with Teen Leadership Academy members yesterday! 🍀 Part of me wants to share all the things I’m not, but in the interest of taking my own advice, I’m sharing my gratitude … Continue reading →

“There is no such thing as a small act of kindness. Every act creates a ripple with no logical end.” ~ Scott Adams Our sons are some of Mason’s teammates. We experienced this story in real life, and I’m telling … Continue reading →

“Married people should not be quick to hear what is said by either when in ill humor.” ~ SAMUEL RICHARDSON , ENGLISH NOVELIST 😜 Tonight’s photos are brought to you courtesy another date night with Mr. Romantic himself! By the … Continue reading →

“We are so busy watching out for what is ahead of us that we don’t take time for where we are.” ~ Calvin and Hobbes  After a full day with chores, wrestling, and even some football, the rancher and I … Continue reading →

“The days are long. The years are short. A village it does take. Gratitude, faith, and friends like you mean a blessed life we do make.” ~ The Writing Rancher (2020) 🎉 Happy wishes for a blessed new year from our … Continue reading →

Most ranchers have a favorite cow. We know this is a bad idea; choosing a favorite often means she’ll come up open, show up lame, or fall victim to a phantom illness reserved only for favorites. Favorites are even known … Continue reading →

“Keep away from people who try to belittle your ambitions. Small people always do that, but the really GREAT make you feel that you, too, can BECOME GREAT.” ~ Mark Twain As I worked to meet deadlines and catch up … Continue reading →