Dear Reader, At the time of this writing, it is early April, which means calving season, allergy season, and tax season. Like many Americans, I am sure, I am still trying to adjust to the time change. I always prefer early mornings over late evenings… in theory. I am not really a morning person (at … Continue reading Riding and Writing
Dear Reader, There is something that we should clear up before we get further into this whole rancher life blog… thing. I have told you what a rancher’s life is like, now let me tell you what it is not. It is not a piece of cake (honestly whose life is?). Hollywood glamorizes ranch … Continue reading When Push Comes to Shove
Most people in America have some kind of idea of how ranching works and what ranchers do- the mama cows have babies, and the ranchers take care of their cows and have a lot of chores to do. The movies have captured this side of ranching really well. There is the typical scene where the … Continue reading Ranching for a Living
Dear Reader, What does a week in the life of a rancher’s daughter look like? You’d probably be surprised. If you are thinking of an episode of “Little House on the Prairie” … you aren’t too wrong, but maybe add in an episode of “Psyche” and “24” and you will get a more accurate picture. … Continue reading Define Ranching
From the Rancher's Daughter's Desk 