— Encouraging everyone to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and savor all life has to offer.
It is the season of Christmas and I sit here awaiting the sunrise and time for feeding the animals on the Funny Farm. I sip my coffee planning the coming days and weeks, and puzzle over families separated and acting childish because their egos are too big and the expectations too high. As I sit …
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I came across this image and message of "stop with the excuses" a while ago. I found it inspiring because don't we all come up with reasons, blame, justifications, and ways to whitewash an outcome? As we head into the week, read the piece from 'Save the Cowboy' and think about what ways you're inhibiting …
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I SURVIVED and even smiled as a happy little cowgirl and her mother made it safely on their first horseback destined pack-trip in the high country. Now I needed a cure to this sinus thing!
Five years ago, I wrote this homage to a great friend, a mountain horse, who I love. Today I share it again as I say goodbye. Go rest high on that mountain, old friend. Geronimo, aka - G-Man. Toughest horse on the mountain. Stories From a Mountain Horse I stand here enjoying the sun.I chat …
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A new friend who's been following my inspiration for some time reached out to interview me for a new project. He's created a website, Mountain Climber which is designed to inspire others. I feel honored to play a part in being a positive influence, or role model, for others. I also look to them for …
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I sit here today struggling to get my work done, and the list of to-dos is lengthy. There has been a multitude of tragedies that are hitting close to home in my little town. My motto is generally motivational, and I try to be upbeat. That's because I know our time here is short, and …
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I've had a struggle the past few months and it's not the typical one of lugging a huge satchel around with my computer, camera, chargers, and gear. I've retired that messenger-style bag but also had to retire the old heavy MacBook Pro (MBP). I have a new, smaller, sleeker, easier-to-travel with MBP. Don't you think I …
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It is said that animals are our best friends because they help lower our stress levels. I'm sure many of you have a dog, or in my case, two, three, or seven. If you don't, I'm unsure whether you can be trusted. (kidding! kidding!) Yes, those four-leggers are surely smile-bringers, but have you spent any …
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Morning coffee pondering - #Blessed I hope you all had a blessed celebration day. It's the day after Christmas, and as I scroll through the FB, I see two types of people. Ones who think blessings are about gifts and ones who think they're about Christ, family, and experiences. The examples can be seen by comparing two pictures …
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I've been diligently working on my Christmas gift list and in the process striving to give you some ideas too. In addition to my, the Mountains Are Calling shirts, you can find a wide variety of items on my new Amazon Influencer page. There are tons of items for anyone who wants to get outside, …
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