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Letters from a Land of Grass - Progress and the New Year (1-2-2026)

Once the cows and sheep were fed, watered and warm, I had a chance to review my year. Then I looked at my list of 2025 improvement projects, crossed out 2025 and added 2026. 

 

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - Forces of Nature (12-26-2025)

This past week has been full of contrasts. When gravel shattered my truck topper window, I decided maybe I should pay attention to Nature's messages. Her next message brought peace. I was glad I listened.

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - Truckers (12-19-2025)

Ranchers are used to solving problems on the fly and, fortunately, so are my go-to helpers. In spite of a few complications, we managed to slide boiler pieces that were too tall and too heavy 50 feet through a door and to their permanent home.

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - Getting out of a Snowdrift (12-12-2025)

My sheep didn't understand what all the fuss was about when the weather turned cold and snowy, but driving became a challenge. Our forecast tells me maybe I should make wiser decisions that won't land me in a snowdrift.

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - A Holiday Fable (12-5-2025)

Some prefer to celebrate with darkness and silence while others celebrate with decorations, gifts and rich food. 

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - Backward Planning for a Water Line (11-21-1025)

Paperwork is not my forte, but when a complicated project requires it, I force myself to sit at the table and get it done.  

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - Shopping Season (11-14-2025)

I'm a terrible shopper. I'm impatient, critical and generally grumpy about looking at options for things I need. However, shopping for bulls is kind of fun. 

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - Connie and a Paradigm Shift (11-7-2025)

As much as I am proud of little Bernadette for raising a nice heifer calf, my customers want beef, not live animals. Connie Hatfield, a prickly, exacting innovative rancher taught me to provide what customers ask for. 

-Lisa

Letters from a Land of Grass - Separations (10-31-2025)

My job last week was to wean lambs. The lambs' job was to return to their ewes. They were motivated to try innovative strategies.

-Lisa

Electric City Currents Interview with Liz Lauver

KGPR's Matt Donnelly interviews local actress and freelance photographer Liz Lauver on the Great Beyond Film Festival taking place in Great Falls, Montana on February 5-7, 2026. This podcast runs 24:36 in length.