Harvest has started. Have you noticed that? Followed any slow moving vehicles lately? Brushed any red dog off your car? If you're a city person, have you felt that nip in the air? That dry afternoon heat? That's good stuff, people.Fall is here.Harvest is here.Yet, it's a whole new season, literally ... Read More about Looking from the Outside, Technically on the Inside
Beef in the ‘Burbs
Team Beef Illinois was at it again this weekend.My good running and cattle women friends, Christy, Jodi and Jill and I hit the road for a lovely half marathon along the Fox River. Along with our favorite Illinois Beef Association Staffer, Shelia, and friends with the Kane County Cattleman's ... Read More about Beef in the ‘Burbs
Don’t Cry in Your Ribeye
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