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A bittersweet year.

by CMCook | Dec 19, 2014 | Family, farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, ranch living

When 2014 began, I had big goals I had the usual goals, lose the same 10 lbs that I have been trying to lose for the last 5 years. Get more rest and eat cleaner. But my main goal was to be true to myself, to create, to put more...

Finally…

by CMCook | Nov 21, 2014 | fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration

I have been so busy doing so much and nothing at all, that I have neglected my shop on my website. I have finally listed a few things! I am trying to narrow my interest down. But I love pottery, jewelry making and photography. So I just go with whatever is...

Life is simple

by CMCook | Nov 8, 2014 | farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, Nature, ranch living

"Be serene in the oneness of things and erroneous views will disappear by themselves" -Seng-ts'an Sometimes I get so wrapped up in "life" and what I am suppose to be doing. Whizzing right by all the things I love...

Untie

by CMCook | Sep 8, 2014 | farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, Nature

I read a quote not long ago…"Don't cut what you can untie." At first, I thought it meant to not cut the pretty ribbon, but untie it for later use. I was reading Seven Thousand Ways to Listen, by Mark Nepo, one chapter was about patience. How the...

Learning to Listen

by CMCook | Jul 11, 2014 | Family, farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, Nature, ranch living

"A mind that is stretched by a new experience can never go back to its old dimensions" Oliver Wendell Holmes I have been reading and studying about life, death, religion, listening, being still and just what I am suppose to be doing with myself. ...

My life changed…

by CMCook | Jun 16, 2014 | Family, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration

I knew all my life that one day one of my parents would die. I took it for granted for so long. They were healthy, vibrant and full of life. As they got older, they slowed down a bit. Didn't take as many long walks, went to bed earlier. Maybe took a nap in the...

Spring

by CMCook | Apr 15, 2014 | farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, ranch living

This time of year is my favorite! New life Renewal Good things growing in the garden New journeys New friends A time to drink it all in. Spring gives me hope. For me, it is a time for a redo, a time to get it right. This is my time of...

I hold on

by CMCook | Mar 6, 2014 | farm life, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration, ranch living

I was was listening to Dierks Bentley's song "I hold on". It is about things that matter the most . our families.. Our freedom Our faith Our love I have been working on de-stressing and simplifying. This song...

Courage = Grateful = Consistency

by CMCook | Jan 5, 2014 | fat cow studio

It is a new year. A new year to start my resolutions….again… Lose 10 lbs, start running again….eat healthier….blah, blah, blah.I have been making those same resolutions for 30 years or more, with some success…more or less. But this year I have different...

Happy New Year!

by CMCook | Dec 31, 2013 | Family, fat cow studio, In the studio, Inspiration

I wish you all a very happy, blessed New Year! See you in 2014! xo Cindy

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