by CMCook | Jul 7, 2019 | Family, farm life, grateful, life, Nature
Summer is in full swing. Every year, I hope we have a mild summer. Every year, I am wrong. But then again, I live in Texas where it is hot, especially in the summer. This past spring was glorious! We had lots of rain that brought on an abundance of wildflowers. Texas...
by CMCook | Feb 28, 2019 | farm life, ranch living
I haven’t blogged in a while. I have been quiet and trying to listen. There is so much chatter, vaingloriousness and bravado everywhere. I have been busy ignoring all the above mentioned doings. I have been taking care of my family, myself, our cattle, land and...
by CMCook | Sep 7, 2018 | authentic self, Family, farm life, fat cow studio, grateful, home, In the studio, Inspiration, life, ranch living
There is an ebb and flow to life. Highs and lows. Some days we are just so grateful for everything, some days, not so much. During times of the lows, it is easy to stay down, to just give in to the feeling of sadness, loneliness, grief, resentment and even anger. All...
by CMCook | Jul 30, 2018 | authentic self, Family, farm life, fat cow studio, grateful, In the studio, Inspiration, life, ranch living
It looks like rain. Something we haven’t seen in our small town in months. My husband told me the old rancher guys would say, while drinking their coffee at the local gas station/diner, “We are one day closer to rain!” We will welcome the relief...
by CMCook | Apr 2, 2018 | authentic self, Family, farm life, grateful, home, life, ranch living
My 60th birthday is coming up rapidly. I remember when my grandmother turned 60. I thought she was so old! Even though she was a very vibrant red head with red lipstick and sassy attitude. I t seems like I just turned around, and I am hitting 60. I think it is the...
by CMCook | Sep 28, 2017 | authentic self, Family, farm life, fat cow studio, grateful, home, In the studio, Inspiration, life, ranch living
Too much. It has been a busy, noisy world lately. Everything is vying for attention. My iPhone buzzes me with breaking news, texts and messages are constantly pinging. Social media is beginning to be a battle field of...
