Author: mtranchersdaughter

Dear Reader, Christmas is over, and this is the first year that I am not mournful about it. I understand that Christmas is hard for some people for various reasons, and sometimes I do get the Christmas blues when I remember people who are no longer there, and I get the Christmas stresses when there … Continue reading Motivational Ranching

Dear Reader, I don’t know why but lately different stories that were told to me as a child have been popping up in my head. I did have some unique stories that were told to me growing up. Stories about my grandpa’s family in Mexico, stories of my mom’s family in wild Florida, and stories … Continue reading Jack and the Beanstalk

Dear Reader, If you have ever thought that ranchers tend to run a little late. You are probably right. Since ranchers do not really clock in and out, time is a little relative. The circadian rhythm is a little bit more forgiving than the exact measurement of a clock, but that isn’t the entire story. … Continue reading Ranching Against the Clock

Dear Reader, Last Sunday I went ice skating for the second time in my life. In Florida, ice skating is definitely not as common as in other states. So everyone in my family was excited when my aunt announced that my little cousins were having an ice-skating birthday party. The last time I went ice … Continue reading Different Circles

Dear Reader, When I got into college, I had to practice writing resumes. This was a bit overwhelming to me because I wasn’t exactly sure what to put on my resume. I had plenty of real-world experience; I just wasn’t sure how that would translate to corporate America. Taking care of animals and training horses … Continue reading Transferable Skills?

Dear Reader, I think I have had too much coffee today. I am usually a one cup in the morning kind of coffee person, but in the last month or so I have started having a cup in the afternoon as well. Sometimes this doesn’t bother me; if I am busy at work, I can … Continue reading Caffeinated Courage

Dear Reader When a hurricane is announced, there is not too much panic among people who have lived here a while; it really takes until the last 48 hours before landfall to get a more precise idea of where the hurricane will make landfall. Even then, not too many people panic because everyone knows the … Continue reading Autumn Winds

Dear Reader, Summer is coming to a close; people will soon be putting out fake pumpkins, fall wreaths, and everything will smell or taste like pumpkin spice. Fall is one of my favorite seasons, even if I am not a big fan of pumpkin spice. I love the way the air makes it feel like … Continue reading Fashionably Ranching

Dear Reader, In case you were wondering, it is still wet in Florida. We went four days without rain; we were able to use our driveway without being afraid of getting stuck, the round pen was dry, and it was glorious. It was a welcome break because a muddy driveway can be tough on vehicles. … Continue reading What’s Your Norm?

Dear Reader, If you have been reading my ranching chronicles lately, you have probably noticed that I 1) have several siblings and 2) have lots of chores. There are five of us all together, four girls and one boy (I’m the oldest). Like most families, when we were all old enough, we began to do … Continue reading “Chores” or “How We Get Everything Done and Still Love Each Other”