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Life Lessons: One stick at a time…
I believe that our youth is the future of our country, and that our prosperity is intrinsically linked to them. For that reason, I am very involved in coaching youth sports in our local community. I...
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The Balancer…
I define success as the ability to maintain balance while moving forward in a positive way. Complete balance involves physical, mental and emotional components. Whether you are managing yourself,...
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The Complexities of Nature…
I have fond memories of riding on the top of my Dad’s hunting rig keeping a watch out for his bird dogs as they looked for quail. I was always content to just be outside looking for animals and...
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Harnessing The Power Of Our Youth…
Over the past decade, I have coached hundreds (perhaps thousands…) of children through local youth sports teams. Whether it is on the soccer field, the track, the t-ball diamond, or in the swimming...
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250 Miles Stronger…
Like many avid football players and fans, my husband looks forward to the fall because of the ensuing college football season. Last fall, his eyes were opened to a new sport as our oldest daughter was...
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Passion—Preparation—Perseverance
Friday afternoon brought record temperatures (a high of 104 degrees) for the first Haymaker Cross Country meet of the season. It was hot—there was no other way to describe it. Mother Nature’s...
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My Sunday Morning Helper…
We run what I call a skeleton crew on Sundays at the feed yard. One of my guys comes to work to feed the cattle both in the morning and the afternoon, and I am there in the morning to … Continue...
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Go Annabelle…
Dad always called me Annabelle. Although I am unsure of exactly when he coined the term, he was loyal in its use. Whether it was spoken quietly near a favorite fishing hole, or hollered loudly from...
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A Legacy of Strength…
Fourteen years ago today, I entered the world of motherhood. After a battle of wills that lasted about 16 hours, Ashley Grace entered the world three weeks early weighing 6 pounds and 3 ounces. I...
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Winning the Day With Team Work and Faith…
Monday night our family trekked 60 miles north to watch the Cozad Haymaker Boy’s High School Basketball Team win the C1 District finals. Their success earns them a chance at the Nebraska State C1...
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The Future…
Thoughtful Thursday The University of Texas’s school slogan is: “What starts here changes the world.” The above is a picture of the 41 young athletes that attended our kickoff season swim team retreat...
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5 Lessons That I Want My Children To Learn Before They Go To College…
Thoughtful Thursday While the love story that brought me to agriculture was steeped in romanticism, the secret to my success as a cattle caregiver and the “boss lady” at our feed yard is buried deeply...
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18 Years of Life At a Feed Yard — 4 Years of Blogging…
As a result of the 2014 Trailblazer Award, Beef Magazine asked that I write an article reflecting on important issues for cattle farmers. This was a great opportunity for me to share thoughts...
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18 Years of Life At a Feed Yard — 4 Years of Blogging…
As a result of the 2014 Trailblazer Award, Beef Magazine asked that I write an article reflecting on important issues for cattle farmers. This was a great opportunity for me to share thoughts...
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In These Girls, Hope Is a Muscle…
A college friend introduced me to the book, In These Girls, Hope is a Muscle, by Madeleine Blais more than twenty years ago. Based on an Amherst Lady Hurricanes high school basketball team in the...
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18 Years of Life At a Feed Yard — 4 Years of Blogging…
As a result of the 2014 Trailblazer Award, Beef Magazine asked that I write an article reflecting on important issues for cattle farmers. This was a great opportunity for me to share thoughts...
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In These Girls, Hope Is a Muscle…
A college friend introduced me to the book, In These Girls, Hope is a Muscle, by Madeleine Blais more than twenty years ago. Based on an Amherst Lady Hurricanes high school basketball team in the...
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The Privilege of Diversity…
Six weeks before matriculating at Dartmouth College I was mugged at gunpoint. A seemingly normal weekend night turned into a nightmare as a friend and I were assaulted a mere two miles from my house in...
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A Lesson In Perspective…
My favorite 16 year old brunette traded her basketball shoes for high heels this winter when she became a member of the 2016 Haymaker Speech Team. Her long-time dream of attending an Ivy League college...
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Dear Beautiful Woman…
My favorite blonde cowgirl celebrates her 14th birthday today. In honor of her special day, I would like to share a letter that she wrote to a friend in need last fall. All of us who are parents can...
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