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Letters From a Land of Grass - Yellow Twine's Extra Hands (9-20-2024)

It turns out that yellow twine can substitute for a lot of things, including an extra pair of hands.

 

Enjoy!

Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Porcupined Plans (9-13-2024)

When a calf attempts to make friends with a porcupine, I have to change my plans to get those quills out as quickly as I can. I'm not as much of a cowboy as some so I need fast horses, a chute, vinegar, pliers and some skilled help.

 

Enjoy!

Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Dawson Pass (9-6-2024)

When I stand on a ridge of oceanic shale and see endless peaks in every direction, I have to admire the people who first explored these mountains.

 

I hope you had a meaningful Labor Day, too.

 

Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Drudgery of Ranching (8-30-2024)

It's hard to think about anything else when chickens, lambs and dogs welcome me to the barn.

 

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Mapping the Future (8-23-2024)

Abby Hutton and her mom, Lisa Schmidt, are only temporarily lost in the quad of her dorm. Good thing they have a map to help them find their way.

Letters From a Land of Grass - Wild Wonderful Weekend (8-16-2024)

Letters From a Land of Grass - Jethro Mobile (8-9-2024)

The Jethro Mobile in my lamb pen is a fascinating mystery and an albatross around my neck.

 

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Pulling our Weight (7-2-2024)

One never knows what might happen after the phone rings.

 

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - This Old Shirt (7-26-2024)

This one was fun to write. I hope you enjoy it.

 

-Lisa

Letters From a Land of Grass - Family Reunion