Archives for August 2011

I commissioned the designers of 99Designs to design me a logo. I’ve never done anything like this before. It was a leap of faith. It was scary and fun. I want to know what you all think.  I’m developing my blog into a new website and hopefully a platform to write, tell stories, and eventually […]

I know I’ve said this before. But this may very well be my favorite project to date. In reality I’m just finishing a project started by someone else. I regularly breeze through my favorite antique mall in Wichita looking for vintage textiles and sewing notions.  I spotted this stack of quilt blocks for $18. There […]

I follow a spiritual program that (among other things) asks me to �pause when agitated or doubtful and ask for the right thought or action.� I�ve had much practice with this spiritual principle living out here in the �toolies� with T.H.  Until recently this spiritual discipline has been solely dedicated to T.H. since he is […]

I am not nearly old enough nor responsible enough to have a grandchild of my own yet.  However, every so often someone will give me a “loaner” for a test drive.  My resume reads: I raised a girl.  I was a girl.  I was a Brownie Scout Leader and a substitute teacher. That qualifies me for […]

Here is my “Saddle Series” for July.   Random snapshots, mostly from the saddle. Life in the Red Zone….. The Cowgirl Red Zone. I’ve discovered more people read my blog when I put a cute picture of Puncher at the top. July, the month of saddling by the lights of the 4-Wheeler. Gathering cattle at sunup. […]