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Fall Giveaway Winners

Posted on November 1, 2021 by thewritingrancher

Congratulations to J. Vanderwerff, A. Fuhrer, and D. Nesselhuf for winning my random drawing for subscriptions to South Dakota Magazine, The Pioneer Woman Magazine, and a comfy, fun T-shirt from my friend Calee at Blue Sky Boutique respectively!! Private messages … Continue reading →

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Purposeful rest

Posted on October 7, 2021 by thewritingrancher

Our greatest potential comes not from the busyness we choose but from the rest and reflection we allow. Continue reading →

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Fall Ranch Giveaway

Posted on October 1, 2021 by thewritingrancher

“We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.” ~Winston Churchill … It truly is better to give than receive, and my fall giveaway feels like a great way to celebrate a new season. Continue reading →

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Family Growth

Posted on August 3, 2021 by thewritingrancher

Every day since my last post has presented opportunity to write about something, to share a lesson or glimpse into our lives as parents/partners/ranchers/friends in central South Dakota. Yet, I held back and decided those lessons and glimpses were not … Continue reading →

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Brave by Reflection

Posted on July 5, 2021 by thewritingrancher

Our hearts grew with worry as the skies grew dark and the weather warnings screeched. We had both prayed and prepared as best we could. As the winds blew, those dark skies opened up. Like tears of gratitude from a … Continue reading →

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Choices

Posted on July 4, 2021 by thewritingrancher

The choice is always yours. Choose wisely! Continue reading →

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Posted on June 30, 2021 by thewritingrancher

Our well isn’t dry, but the rural water system we rely on to fill our pasture tanks and homes is offline. If … Continue reading →

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Cracked and chipped

Posted on February 19, 2021 by thewritingrancher

Like the wedding vase I found the other day, The Rancher and I have been through some stuff in our 16 years of marriage. We’re a little cracked, even a bit chipped, but dang it, we’re still trying to hold … Continue reading →

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Advent Inspiration

Posted on November 17, 2020 by thewritingrancher

In this time of divided, unsettling heaviness, consider moving your heart by merely moving your pen.
In this time of divisive heaviness, please join me in writing this Advent season. Thought-starters provided!
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Dear Beef Eater

Posted on May 15, 2020 by thewritingrancher

So dear beef eater, please continue to have faith in the beef industry. From the hard-working men and women on the packing plant floor to the hard-working men and women in Midwest pastures, we are committed to providing you a safe, delicious, nutritious, and affordable protein source. And, we are all working to be able to do that while making a living for our families too. Continue reading →

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