Ranch Wife's Slant

Cowboys, kids, and ranch life

Month: March 2011

  • Why Cowboys Sleep with Their Boots On

    One of the books I used to read to my kids when they were tots was Why Cowboys Sleep with Their Boots On, about a cowpuncher named Slim Jim Watkins; written by Laurie Lazzaro Knowlton and illustrated by James Rice. I liked this story because I could relate to Slim Jim Watkins and I liked…

  • Cheap Dates

    There are two kinds of dates: the cheap ones and the spendy ones. Going out can get expensive for both parties. Guys should not complain about spending their paychecks on dates because the money women spend to impress a guy has been shelled out prior to the date. Before getting married, women will buy the…

  • Opposites Attract

    Depending on one’s definition, opposites attract, could describe my marriage. In recent years, the only opposites I possess that appear worthy of my husband’s attention are my bad habits. When we were newlyweds, I appreciated that his personality traits were opposite of mine. It didn’t take me long to realize that my weaknesses were his…