Out our way, except for a few mountain lions, I saw very few predators on the Tiger Ridge. The land is fenced and the herds are pretty large. I have seen an angry cow or two... — Updated 5/14/2021

As we recognize Mental Health Awareness Month, a recent study by the American Psychological Association found that 3 in 4 Americans say that the pandemic is a significant source of... — Updated 5/14/2021

You know, Lord, the cloud formations, from our point of view here on our hilltop, are breathtaking! We do need rain in our area. One minute it looks like rain clouds bounding over t... — Updated 5/14/2021

Out our way, the horses often run free in the pasture, and you have to go out and get them. Now, sometimes there are horses that don't know me and when I approach; they shy away.... — Updated 5/7/2021

Mother's Day is this Sunday, May 9, 2021. I thought for this week's religious article that I would quote several Mother's Day Scriptures and make comments where appropriate: "For... — Updated 5/7/2021

You know, Lord, with Mother's Day coming up on Sunday, we all want to make our parents proud. On Mother's Day, we thank You for the women who gave birth to us, who raised us, and... — Updated 5/7/2021

Inside my heart, it still does ache, it never seems to end. Your leaving has left a sadness, a wound that will not mend.   Many our tears been shed dear one, and more will surely f... — Updated 5/7/2021

This next Thursday, the Greater Havre Area Ministerial Association is hosting this year's National Day of Prayer observance, with the Pastors Worship Band playing at 11:30 a.m.,... — Updated 4/30/2021

You know, Lord, a couple of us gals were comparing our weeks, days; then the question of how we slept popped up. That's an interesting subject; believe it or not, a few of us could... — Updated 4/30/2021

Out our way young calves usually stick close to mama and stay with the herd. Although Tiger Ridge is fenced and we seldom even see coyotes up there, mountain lions still roam the... — Updated 4/23/2021

Change is a word that evokes anxiety and fear in most people; we are creatures of habit and we like to feel that we are in control. However, in a conversation with colleagues the... — Updated 4/23/2021

You know, Lord, being privileged to read a senior girl's speech on staying active/fit brought back some childhood memories. Miss "Rosie" also reminded us: "Trying to stay active... — Updated 4/23/2021

Out our way, as I have often shared with you, it is easy for the greenhorn to get turned around and lost in the Big Open. More than once, riding fence or checking the herd up on Tig... — Updated 4/16/2021

Thoughts and prayers have abounded in recent weeks as shootings and a car attack have made headlines across this country. I try to include the names of victims of such tragic acts... — Updated 4/16/2021

You know, Lord, this was an interesting find; reading about someone who dreamed they were receiving a bouquet of flowers from God. A little girl, long ago, shared that she had... — Updated 4/16/2021

Out our way, the roundup is the payoff. Pulling calves in February, hauling feed during blizzards, riding fence and constantly checking the herd, moving them to better pasture when... — Updated 4/9/2021

Easter is an obvious high point in the church calendar. Where does that leave us now, in this week after Easter? After the crescendo of Easter celebrations, how could the week... — Updated 4/9/2021

March has marched off with a bit of snow and now - woo-hoo! - It's spring! The birds came back, flocks of them. It's great to hear them sing.  Cows graze on hills not far from... — Updated 4/9/2021

You know, Lord, as the days simply seem to zip on by, glancing out, we notice that it is almost spring; the March winds are blowing less, cattle are resting after feeding, birds... — Updated 4/2/2021

Dear, you are missed, you've gone ahead, you're with Jesus above. Parents, siblings, a child, or spouse; you're clothed now in/with God's love.   We're born to die, to go back... — Updated 4/2/2021

Out our way, you do hear and see some strange things. Like some friends of mine who claimed a mountain lion had gotten into their backyard. "Seriously? Come on, you guys live in... — Updated 4/2/2021

As we recently marked one year of the pandemic, we are now in the phase that reminds me of Holy Saturday - the day before Easter's resurrection celebration that is shadowed by... — Updated 4/2/2021

Out our way, when Charlie and I went to work the herd on the Tiger Ridge, our first task on arrival was to unload Doc and Jet and saddle them up. Now, I confess to being a tad... — Updated 3/26/2021