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Farm Flashback: Ridin’ High
I grew up visiting my Grandad on his farm in South Texas, and have lots of stories to tell. I recounted this one during a writing class last year and thought I’d share!…
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South Austin Trail Gets Exercise Stations
Today I wanted to share a fun new development at one our Austin parks that is the result of a City Council member, Ellen Troxclair. I love this story because it involves two…
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Dutch Oven Recipe: Beef or Venison and Rice Casserole
This recipe is so delicious and camping-travel-friendly that it has officially made my permanent Dutch oven meal rotation. Soy sauce and venison have to be one of the best wild game flavor combinations…
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Easter
The weather this Easter was so perfect, it was just beckoning us to spend time outside. It was sunny, but not in the hot summer sun kind of way–more in the hammock naps…
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International Women’s Day
At the beginning of March, I had the privilege to go to Dallas for an International Women’s Day celebration at the George W. Bush Presidential Center. Part of the celebration included the Women’s…
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Field Fashion Friday: Bullet Bracelet
One of the things former Secretary of State Madeleine Albright was known for were the subtle messages conveyed by her jewelry. Once during her term, a Baghdad paper called her a “serpent” for…
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Fun Camping and Hiking at Inks Lake
This weekend, Brandon and I went on a quick overnight trip to Inks Lake State Park. My sister in law Stephanie loves to camp here and we’ve been talking about going for ages…
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Start of Something Good
We made a quick trip down to the farm last week to check on things, and mainly to see how much it had rained. Rain is big entertainment in the life of a…
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Field Fashion Friday: Keira Trapeze Tee
I’m in love with Johnny Was, a California brand of clothing known for its beautifully embroidered blouses and tees. They take classic designs and weave everything from wildflowers to birds into the fabric,…
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Ladies’ Day at the Gun Range
On Sunday I hosted a shooting day at the gun club in Austin for some of my favorite Texas ladies, and even though several days have passed, I am still trying to wind…
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