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Letters From a Land of Grass - Turning Rams In (12-6-2024)

One thing about rams, I never have to wonder what they are thinking about. Their faces express their deepest thoughts.

 

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Transitions (11-29-2024)

Happy Thanksgiving to all of you!

Letters From a Land of Grass - The Why of Educating (11-22-2024)

Answering the question of Why a person should care motivates people. Lisa Schmidt and her friend, Katie, found their answer to that question on a hike to a remote canyon.

Letters From a Land of Grass - Drought... Not Again! (11-15-2024)

The dust that clouds the sight of my sheep going to pasture sends dust into my eyes and terror into my heart.

 

-Lisa

 

Letters From a Land of Grass - Almost Disasters (11-8-2024)

Almost Disasters make me appreciate the good things in life. Sometimes it is better to be lucky than good.

 

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Wedding Bells (10-25-2024)

I think everyone should own sheep because the opportunities that arise from sheep ownership are endless. I was honored to pronounce Carly Behr and Michael Awtrey as husband and wife.

 

Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Visit From MSDB (10-18-2024)

A little bit of effort on my part created the opportunity for these kids to give me such a gift. Watching them enjoy the wonders of the ranch made my day.

 

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Slow Building Progress (10-11-2024)

I didn't plan to learn patience, but this renovation project is forcing that lesson. See what you think.

 

Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Losing Skilled Help (10-4-2024)

As my horse, my dog and I rode home from gathering cattle with long shadows, the conversation was peaceful and content.

 

Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Pageantry of Bovine Bingo

My milk cow, Maija, doesn't need words to convey her glamour.

 

Lisa