I took this photo over the Tennessee River in Knoxville yesterday morning. It's all about perspective. Standing here, soaking up a crisp Fall morning, and drinking up my coffee, it all looks pretty peaceful. Then I remember I'm in the middle of a very busy city. You wouldn't know it from this scene depicted, but … Continue reading It’s All About Perspective
Photo Friday: Experience and Knowledge
"The stockman whose training has been solely in the school of experience often holds in light regard that which is written concerning his vocation. Let him remember the facts and truths are the same whether the repository is a book or the human mind. Held by the latter, all perish with the possessor; in keeping … Continue reading Photo Friday: Experience and Knowledge
Want proof? I’ll show you a photo!
I realized yesterday that it might be important to capture a 'working' photo of myself, to prove that I actually do work with cows, give guest lectures, and enjoy doing ranch work. Only, there's a problem - I'm always the one behind the camera. That, or working by myself. It's not that I just want … Continue reading Want proof? I’ll show you a photo!
Photo Friday: On The Business End
This is the last day of classes! Barring two final exams at the end of next week, I have survived my first semester of graduate school! But in classic fashion, as soon as there is something to celebrate, something else goes wrong... I walked into the office at 7 this morning to get some work … Continue reading Photo Friday: On The Business End
Photo Friday: My Crazy College Life
So... My brain is fried. This week has been exhausting. And Fun. And I'm sore from building back into my running routine. Back up to 4 miles, in 28 minutes. So here's a snapshot of my week... On second look the gas price is for "racing fuel." Don't have a clue why it was being … Continue reading Photo Friday: My Crazy College Life
Photo Friday: Weaning Calves on the Ranch
Another one of my favorite seasons in ranch life: Weaning Time! Besides the fact that I have 85 cows standing outside my house bawling for their calves, it is perfect weather to open the windows and let the fresh air in. Mornings this week have been dropping down into the mid-40s and low-50s; perfect weather … Continue reading Photo Friday: Weaning Calves on the Ranch
Photo Friday: Cloud Watch
We have been pretty lucky this week in Arkansas. After being in the high 90s and 100s since May, we never even reached 80 degrees on Thursday as rain fell throughout much of the day. Almost two inches by the time I headed to the house! Of course I started the day by waking to … Continue reading Photo Friday: Cloud Watch
Photo Friday: Where is the Water?
Remember this scene from early May as I described the two feet of rainfall received in the month of April? What happened to all of that water? We will miss out on our second of three cuttings of hay this year, ponds are getting shallow, and grass in the pastures is at a standstill. AND … Continue reading Photo Friday: Where is the Water?
Long Hot Summer Day
Besides being song lyrics from one of my favorite bands (Turnpike Troubadours), this pretty much sums up my Thursday. Getting started a 6 o'clock, really doesn't make much of a difference if it never cools below 80 degrees. Even at sunrise it doesn't take long to break a good sweat. Grulla and I headed out … Continue reading Long Hot Summer Day