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Across the Fence: What now?

Our kids used to ask, “What now?” But in current times, it’s a question we’ve been hearing ourselves and others ask as well.
March 17, 2023
Marci Whitehurst

I remember one time we were trying to make it back to the house before the snowstorm drifted our lane shut, but our four-wheel drive was no match for the high winds, and I sank into a drift about half a mile from the house.


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Across the Fence: Ain’t nothing but a cow dog ...

A stock dog will save your skin – and most likely embarrass you at some point.
February 22, 2023
Marci Whitehurst

Cow dogs are a breed all their own. Sure, I know there are different kinds – heelers, border collies, Catahoula, Hangin' Tree, shags, etc. But bloodline is irrelevant when it comes to a true stock dog.


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Across the Fence: Dear Reader

February 6, 2023
Marci Whitehurst

Thank you. Thank you for showing up month after month and engaging with others in our community. Your time and attention is valuable.


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Across the Fence: For the love of Pete

January 10, 2023
Marci Whitehurst

My husband’s grandfather went by the name Pete. It wasn’t his given name, and no one seems to know for sure where he got it or when it started. Pete was as amazing as they come: the perfect blend of gentleman, comic and hard worker. His kindness radiated out of his sparkling eyes.


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Across the Fence: Unrealistic New Year’s

December 26, 2022
Marci Whitehurst

The New Year is known for new beginnings and fresh starts. Usually, it is met with much optimism and hope that disappointments of the past will be turned around and goals will be realized.  


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Across the Fence: The gift of presence

November 25, 2022
Marci Whitehurst

When our kids were little, we made an effort to go see grandparents over the holidays. We flew south some years and drove five hours to my folks other years.


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Across the Fence: Honor

September 26, 2022
Marci Whitehurst

I just heard the news: Baxter Black passed away. By the time this goes to print, the news will have spread. I never had the chance to meet the man personally, but I valued him and his work.


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Across the Fence: The little things

September 22, 2022
Marci Whitehurst

I bought a toilet brush last week. Another one.


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Across the Fence: The intern

When your kid is the guinea pig for your internship program, it helps remind you what you don’t know.
August 29, 2022
Marci Whitehurst

Growing up isn’t always easy.


Yes, I know that’s true for the kids, but today I’m talking about us parents. Growing up isn’t easy because as our kids grow up, we are also still growing up.


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Across The Fence: Oops! When a cowboy needs surgery

August 25, 2022
Marci Whitehurst

Ranching isn’t as risky as smoke jumping or being shot out of a cannon, but…


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