by Texas Homesteader ~
Do you sometimes feel inadequate comparing your life to the perfection you’re reading on your friends’ social media posts?
It’s up to you, the reader, to realize your friends are just sharing the highlight reels with ya. And that’s WONDERFUL!
But keep in mind that their lives are no more perfect than yours. 
by Texas Homesteader ~
Showing Love In Times Of Sorrow & Grief or sickness. It’s often hard to know what to do. And more importantly, what NOT to do. So I’ve surveyed our followers and come up with a helpful list.
by Texas Homesteader
We’ve all seen the news stories – it’s impossible to avoid the bombardment of images from Ferguson Missouri that shock & sadden me. Of course the media is giddy with excitement, it’s their job to zoom in on chaos and tilt the story to try to entice feelings of anger or fear out of their viewers, even where none existed before. I’m not here to write about the merits of either side of the issue, I’m here to voice my sadness over the entire ball of wax.
I’m saddened over the apparent deterioration of humanity against humanity, the groups on both sides of the issue that care only about themselves and are willing to step on their brothers to get it. Dr. Martin Luther King once said “Returning violence for violence multiplies violence, adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars… Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.” What a wise and peace-loving man he was! And even all these years later his words ring as true as ever.
by Texas Homesteader
Panic sat in when RancherMan came rushing into the house saying he found the pasture gate open and the two weaning heifers were missing.
We frantically searched the barn paddock and the south pasture, tree lines, creeks, etc. but they were nowhere to be found. Apparently they had nosed the chain enough to unlatch the gate. Then they simply walked down our driveway, out to the road and disappeared.
With our hearts pounding we jumped in the car and started down our county road, quickly looking in the open pastures as we drove along. As my head throbbed, visions of potential outcomes were going through my mind.
What if they went toward the highway? Or they got hit by a car? What if someone got hurt? Where do we even start to look? What if we can’t find them?
by Texas Homesteader
Our family enjoys a very close relationship. Our children and all of our grandbabies reside in northeast Texas. My parents are close enough for a visit and my siblings are all Texas residents as well.
Although we all get together often ‘just because’, often vacationing together and of course ganging up together during holidays. One of my favorite gatherings is an event that we’ve named RanchFest. Every spring RancherMan & I host our own country version of a Family Reunion.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Our actions are much like a stone tossed into the water, a ripple effect that touches the surrounding area & radiates outward. I’m sharing examples of the ripple effect in action.
by Texas Homesteader ~
Aaaaahhhh… L’amore, Valentine’s Day is almost upon us.
I love Valentine’s Day, it’s a special day to show that special someone just how much they mean to you. See how RancherMan & I celebrate this special day to make it more special but without the burden of perceived obligation & expense.
by Texas Homesteader ~
There are many causes out there I want to be involved in. But when things start falling behind at home I have to learn to prioritize my time. As difficult as it is, I must learn to say ‘NO‘!
