I Know a Girl (and "Ruby" is her name!)

Ruby, you are just the sweetest damn dog!

September 11, Don't Be Sad No More.

Eight Bar Ranch View

Eight am, the view from the calving shed; 8 Bar Ranch, Burns, Colorado. Looking down into a canyon of the Colorado River. Occasionally a BNSF freight will wind its way along the river a thousand feet below, loaded with coal for points eastward. From up here we only hear the dull murmur of the diesel engines, then it is silent again- save for that chatty magpie; "Who are you and why are you here?"

Grace and Lucy

A Place We Can Go

In difficult times, it is comforting to have a place we can go. Somewhere where the bill collectors, hectic schedules, anxieties about growing older and what you are going to wear are left far behind. This place is different for all of us, but it is a necessity in times of distress or anxiety. Yesterday I went to my place and visited with my good friend Diamond. We ran around and I let her bite my toes like she always loved to do. I'll make sure I go visit her there often, OK girl?

Diamond

Our beautiful Diamond. She shone so bright for such a short time on this earth. We love you sweet girl and we will always remember and miss you.