Well, whew. Cattle showing season is done for us. Anna's run with her nice steer has come to an end, with the punctuation of a Reserve Grand Champion(which is second overall)(second to a really, really, really good one.)(like, really, really, really good).She was satisfied, and when he went to ... Read More about Don’t Cry in Your Ribeye
The End of the Line
So. We're into September. Can you believe that? Last week, I completely felt it. I was ready. The weather was perfect. Jeans, flats, running in crisp morning air. Lovely.Today?94 as the high and 1000% humidity. This weather mocks me. Reminding me that, "Hey, remember you live in Illinois? Sweet, ... Read More about The End of the Line
I Will Not Feed the Crazies…I Will Not Feed the Crazies
And, no, I'm not talking about my children.I'm not that desperate.Yet.However, I have come to realize that in my new quest for balance (thank you, Jen Hatmaker for your new book, For the Love. Ladies, please read. Jen, please friend me.), I just have to step away sometimes.(again, I'm not that ... Read More about I Will Not Feed the Crazies…I Will Not Feed the Crazies
Just a Little Recap
This blogging thing has gone to the back burner. And when I say back burner, I mean like the burner that we never turn on and have to dust off when we're cooking Thanksgiving dinner (if I ever had to do that, thank you Mom and my sister in laws!).I feel like last year was the most hectic year ever ... Read More about Just a Little Recap
A Season of Schizophrenia
Without much pageantry or flourish, summer has begun to fade into the distance and the kids headed off on the bus this morning.Yes, it's August 14th. Yes, it's crazy early for school to start. Yes, we were just diving into the pool, showing cattle and finishing up summer fun as close as ... Read More about A Season of Schizophrenia