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Winter Days
I’ve found one benefit of foggy mornings.. when it finally clears, the whole world is bathed in fuzzy outlines of silvery whiteness....
Jan 12, 20212 min read
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Of Life and Holiday Spirits
Cure for bad-tempered cats: Pull on welding gloves. Grab bad-tempered cat and stuff into a large garbage can with lid. Close lid tightly....
Dec 14, 20202 min read
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Chimichangas with Cheese Sauce
I don’t have any fancy name for these. They are what they are, and don’t need an amazing handle. The taste speaks for itself. And as a...
Dec 7, 20201 min read
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Atlanta Bound
A last-minute decision, a few changes of plans, and much rushing around preparing food and packing…and before we knew it, our truck was...
Nov 20, 20203 min read
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Life is Good
With a snap of its fingers, summer disappeared in a whirl of watering wheat, trapping gophers, and a final soaking of the flowerbeds and...
Nov 10, 20202 min read
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In Memory of Raquel
Sunset tonight, The clouds trimmed in gold. Laced in pure splendor. The evening turns cold. Dark blue horizon Speaks nearing rain Reminds...
Oct 12, 20201 min read
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Life Down Highway 20
It’s been awhile, I realize, since I’ve let y’all in on the details of our life so maybe this post will be a newsy sort. (Beware.. newsy...
Sep 30, 20204 min read
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Thought Contrails
Don’t judge someone unless you’ve walked a mile in their shoes. Some folks have to climb mountains in high heels. Never say never. I’m...
Sep 3, 20201 min read
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Charcoal-Grilled Meat Globes
These luscious smoky meatballs/hamburgers are a relatively-quick meal, providing you start the grill first thing! Maybe even go mow...
Aug 27, 20202 min read
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You Might Be A Trucker’s Wife…
•If the local Kenworth and Peterbilt dealers call you by name when you step in the door. •If riding in the truck with your husband is a...
Aug 11, 20201 min read
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Perspective is Everything
Have you ever seen the Grand Canyon from 30,000 feet in the air? Or felt the hugeness of the universe in your soul? Have you ever felt...
Aug 6, 20201 min read
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Three-Cheese Potatoes
The first time I tried these potatoes, I also conducted my first attempt at grilling chicken. Let’s just say that I did not have...
Jul 20, 20202 min read
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Magical Moments in Life
Jake brakes reverberating through the open windows of a truck as you cruise through a tunnel. The sight of a puppy lolling his tongue in...
Jul 14, 20201 min read
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Take Me to the Ocean
***WARNING*** Long blog post ahead. I see with horror that my last blog post was nearly a month ago! I find that somewhat hard to believe...
Jun 25, 20205 min read
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Living a Spontaneous Normal Life
Life has been considerably normal down Highway 20. Almost too normal in fact, because if nothing of great interest happens, what is there...
May 26, 20203 min read
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Bright Spots in Life
Some days bright spots are as simple as catching 2 gophers out of one gopher mound. Tiny springs of alfalfa pushing through on spindly...
May 11, 20201 min read
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These Are The Days
And no, surprisingly I wasn’t driving when this all went down! 😂 These are the days of early mornings, crisp air, and icy water. Of...
May 4, 20201 min read
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Quick Easy Meals
I imagine that for all farmers and their wives across America, it’s an extremely busy season. The time of year that you need to freshen...
Apr 24, 20201 min read
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Farming Down Highway 20
We’ve been busy…the type of busy where you work from dawn till dark, then work some more. Scarf down some quick meals in between and fall...
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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Trucking’s in our Blood
Just a late night stroll, windows down…listening to the jakes throb. A joy ride down the highway, no reason but to get out on the open...
Apr 15, 20201 min read
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