with Mia Anstine — Encouraging everyone to get outside, hunt, fish, shoot, and savor all life has to offer.
I am a woman who wears many hats, literally and figuratively. Social media gurus always suggest that I refine my shares to one area of expertise, but I share real life. I am diverse; I have a wide view, and there are many things that are important to me. How do you live? Are you …
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The past two days I’ve had a bit of after SHOT Show fun. I met Lea somewhere in the middle of the desert, and we headed directly to the Art of the Cowgirl event in Gilbert, Arizona. The ranchy event is a nice change of scenery after being cooped up in smoke-filled casinos for nearly …
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As we head into February it's time to reflect, renew, and keep pushing toward our goals. Keep striving to become a better you. "Success is not final, failure is not fatal; it is the courage to continue that counts."~Winston Churchill 2019 seems to have begun with a jolt. I'm excited about the momentum I have …
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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'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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What's country life like when you get a gully-washer-down-pour of a thunderstorm? It's terrified dogs, lost animals, blown out irrigation, and morning coffee.
So, some days things don't go according to plan around the Anstine Ranch, including days when red heads end up in the pond. Today I planned to get my Thursday YouTube video edited and uploaded, so you can view it tomorrow. Let me tell you how my plan got ... maybe not derailed, but off-track. …
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We acquired Thomas at a 4-H auction. He was intended to be a Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner and ended up with our family for three and a half years. Tom had a couple of friends who were eaten by coyotes, bobcats and shredded by raccoons. A young Tomas struts for his friend. Tom always managed …
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Thomas, aka Tom, is the resident mascot at the ranch and a key socialite. Â He always enjoys keeping company with family and friends. Thomas enjoys the sound of gunfire and is always close by when the shotguns, rifles or pistols come out. Â Today he & the kids learned an important safety rule at the range. …
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