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Life Lately
First and foremost, a Trooper update. He is doing very well, and considers himself the house and grounds manager. Duties include ridding the yard of squirrels, ensuring no one goes down the street…
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Hunting Bag Essentials
Anytime I go hunting, I like to carry along a small bag of tricks. Items that keep me comfortable and keep the field dressing work tidy. Today I’m opening up my bag to show…
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Field Fashion Inspired by GMA’s Amy Robach
Wednesday morning of last week, I was sitting in my warm kitchen having coffee and watching Good Morning America when the scene on the television cut to Amy Robach, one of their correspondents,…
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Reasons to Love Moraine Lake Lodge, Canada
Shortly after I graduated college, my family went to Moraine Lake Lodge in Banff National Park, Canada. To this day it is the most beautiful place I have ever been. It beats out…
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Dusting off an Old Gun
A few months ago, Brandon was given a fun family heirloom–a very old rifle owned by his great-grandfather. It isn’t fancy, just a simple 30-30 bolt action rifle, but I love its story.…
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A Frosty Drive in the Gila National Forest
This weekend, Brandon, Mom, and I went out to New Mexico. As you may have noticed, this isn’t our first visit to this part of the world–we have a close family friend who…
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Shotgun Shell String Lights
At my Christmas party this year, one of my friends brought the ultimate hostess gift: a string of grey shotgun shell Christmas lights. I love them so very much and think she’s brilliant…
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A Drive Not to Miss in El Paso
What comes to mind when you think of El Paso? Flat, dry, and rugged? It’s not a spot I had ever thought of as an ecotourism destination. But this year, I went there…
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Start 2016 Off Right!
This time of year, I always yearn to get back in the swing of eating healthy and exercising. That said, I feel no guilt, whatsoever, about the eating extravaganza that was Christmas. I…
A Texas girl's guide to the great outdoors.
