Ranch Wife's Slant

Cowboys, kids, and ranch life

Month: November 2010

  • Backroads

    I’ve spent my whole life on Black Hills backroads. They’re like home to me. I’m most comfortable driving on them and they’re safer to be on than on any other roads. My driving is less than exemplary on highways. I don’t worry about getting lost on backroads like I do in big cities. I know…

  • Dave Barry’s My Hero

    One of the columnists I read regularly is Dave Barry. He no longer writes a column, but his old classics get delivered to my email’s inbox every week. I signed up to receive Dave’s newsletter from the Miami Herald every Tuesday and I look forward to reading them; especially when I’m struggling to find the…

  • MILK

      Milk is an important part of my grocery budget. We are a huge milk drinking family. I’m sure there are families that drink more milk than we do but we go through at least four gallons a week. My guys especially, drink a lot of milk at every meal. My son prefers whole milk…

  • A Renewing Place

    Can you feel your mind, body and soul relaxing? This is Outlaw Ranch, and it will do that to you if you aren’t paying attention. I am fortunate in that Outlaw is only a 20 minute drive from my home. I’ve been here many times since my first church camp experience during my confirmation years…

  • Give ‘Im A Boot

    I would rather my son step on my toes than walk in my shoes. His feet are almost the same size as mine now, and he’s taken an interest in my cowboy boots. A few years ago, I loaned him a pair of old grey ropers I’d had since high school, thinking he could wear…