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“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 →

About 4:30 am, I finally crawled in bed. Visions of at least two sleep-filled hours filled my head. Santa sweetly left a small gift for each child unwrapped, so it was a full three hours before the rancher and I … Continue reading →

Have you ever had so much to say that you remain silent? Has your mind ever been so heavy that your heart can’t sort it out? I nod in agreement to each question! • The Rancher and I remain here, … Continue reading →

❤“Great is the human who has not lost his childlike heart.” ~Mencius❤ The Rancher and our oldest son bought pumpkin plants in June for $1.50. His mom and our youngest son planted them. Then, Grandma Ruth tended the plants in … Continue reading →