This post might qualify for one of those Jeff Foxworthy “You might be a redneck if…” parodies. Read on to find out the latest way we managed to set the lawn on fire. Recycling and trash pickup options are extremely limited where I live (several miles out of town). We do what we can, but … More Mom, the Lawn Is On Fire!
Weatherman adjusts his specs Tells us about the “polar vortex” Hope he soon lifts this hex Damn, it is cold Cattle water is solidly froze They push on it with their nose For a new heater the rancher goes Damn, it is cold Cannot stay inside Animals must be spied Water, feed, care supplied Especially … More Damn, It Is Cold
Almost two years ago, we adopted a puppy from an unexpected litter produced by our neighbor’s dog. When we went over to pick ours, one was aggressive and growly, compared to a bunch of other sweet, mellow fuzz balls. I saw that attitude and had visions of a useful, cattle-herding dog and fierce protector for our … More How to Train a Useless Ranch Dog
You have to be a special kind of person to garden in the Great Plains; stubborn yet flexible, optimistic but cautious. The weather changes rapidly and oscillates between extremes. Wind, heat, frost, critters, weeds, and my own ambitious tendencies make it a challenging exercise to say the least. So, I took a few days off … More Extreme Gardening – Nebraska Edition
There is no greater relief than a good scratch where it is needed. Standing under the apple tree will probably score some treats, but the chances for bump on the head are also high. Your true friends will always help out, even standing head-to-tail during fly season. There are gopher holes in every pasture. Watch … More All I Really Need to Know, I Learned From a Horse
On this day (several years ago), which ended with a bull on the highway, I started my morning around 2:30 a.m. on the east coast to catch a flight out of a small airport after a professional conference. The journey included one cancelled flight and making it home three hours later than I was originally … More The Bull On the Highway
Earlier this winter, our puppy caught sight of a nature show hubby was watching on TV. When the wolves appeared, she got very agitated. At the end of the video when she runs off the deck, she ran around to the far side of the house in an attempt to find those creatures that were … More Photo Friday March 15, 2013 “Puppy Watching TV”
For the introduction to this series about a never-say-die 1977 Ford F-250 farm truck (“Old Brown”) and how (and why) it needed replacement parts, visit “One Piece At a Time“. Doors and the latches that open and close them are necessities that are taken for granted in most vehicles. In Old Brown, they were luxuries. … More Driver Door #1: One Way Traffic
After I posted “You Might Be a Farm Wife If….” I got so many great comments and feedback, I had to create another post. You might be a farm wife if…. The veterinarian is on your speed dial ahead of all food delivery/takeout places. Husband asks what you are doing today and you know he … More You Might Be a Farm Wife If (Take 2)…
On election day, it seems appropriate to wonder about the perfect presidential candidate. I had to look no further than my own pasture to find the perfect president. Really! Read on to check out my criteria and why “Cow” is the perfect chief executive…. Economy and Job Creation: Cows produce 100+ pounds of poop per … More Cow for President!
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