Posted July 11, 2014
The first time I saw Sheryl Lain in action I was a young teacher, just finishing up my second year in first grade. Sheryl came into our school as part of our yearly staff development, and encouraged us to help our children grow as writers. She was vibrant and passionate… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted July 7, 2014
I wouldn’t say that I hate camping, but I can’t exactly say I love it either. It’s not the bugs, dirt, sleeping on the ground, or walking half a mile to find a good bush to go to the bathroom in…believe it or not none of that bothers this reformed… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted July 4, 2014
It was no surprise to learn that Kathy Wright was nominated to be the Wyoming Council for Woman’s Issues 2014 Woman of Distinction. A One Star General with a 40 year career in the Wyoming National Guard makes her a woman to be reckoned with. I have to admit that… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted June 30, 2014
A few months back, Prairie Wife shared with us where she does the majority of her blog writing. Isn’t her home office too cute? And if you knew her as well as I do (she is my baby sis after all!) you would know that the deep red color scheme… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted June 28, 2014
Around here branding is a community activity, and because The Cowboy knows what he’s doing and is helpful, we usually go to several throughout the year. At this point we don’t have any cows of our own (don’t think The Cowboy isn’t working me towards that) and it’s actually a… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted June 27, 2014
“ROADTRIP!” When I was in college this phrase meant throwing clothes in a bag, piling into a friend’s car and heading to Chicago for a few days of freedom, adventure, and fun. Once I had kids, road trips meant packing for four people and bracing myself for cries of “S/he’s… Read More »
Categories: Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted June 20, 2014
As a busy mother of four Cowkids, the times when I get to be alone and focus on me, and only me, are few and far between. Once I became a mom I began to look forward to my haircut appointments like a beacon of light and calm. Two hours… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Wife of the Week
Posted June 18, 2014
Sad as it is to say, New Years Eve was over sixth months ago…that’s right…half a year has flown by! Texas Two Steppin’ mentioned that now would be the perfect time for us to take a moment to reflect on our resolutions that we put in writing for you our… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens
Posted June 16, 2014
Here in Wyoming the cold tends to drag it’s feet and stick around a little longer than most places. In the mountains there is still snow but, here on the Prairie, it’s been a few weeks since we had snow. I think (hope) this last week brought us our final… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Life
Posted June 13, 2014
Even though Casper, Wyoming is tied for the largest city in Wyoming with a population of 50,000, it always amazes me how much of a small town it is! We have a saying in Wyoming, you know one person from Wyoming you know them all. This week’s Prairie Wife was… Read More »
Categories: Life As It Happens, Prairie Wife of the Week
