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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.

Across the Fence: The little things

September 22, 2022

Marci Whitehurst

I bought a toilet brush last week. Another one.

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.

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…

Across the fence: I forgive you

June 24, 2022

Marci Whitehurst

I’ve been in a bad relationship before. I should’ve seen the signs:

Across the fence: What’s next?

May 24, 2022

Marci Whitehurst

We ran out of beef this past fall. O-U-T. Our beef was being processed, so we didn’t have to wait long, but it is always a shock when we buy beef from the grocery store. First, the taste. Second, the price. Third, the taste. Right?

Across the fence: What farm was he on?

April 25, 2022

Marci Whitehurst

Ranchers are never bored, but some weeks are fuller than others. This was one. About the time we thought we were caught up, nope – a tractor needed tinkering, my painting project took longer than I anticipated, etc.

Across the fence: Cowboy food

March 23, 2022

Marci Whitehurst

When we got married, I was given a dinner bell that was a metal triangle with a metal “wand.” This wand is magic. If you use it to clang the metal triangle, people come running.

Across the fence: Ludicrous speed!

February 24, 2022

Marci Whitehurst

I’m a fan of ridiculous. I like spoofs or a good play on words. I remember when I was a kid, Spaceballs came out. It isn’t my favorite movie, but it had some goofy references that poked fun at Star Wars.

Across the fence: Invisibility

January 24, 2022

Marci Whitehurst

When we trail cows, we occasionally have to cross the highway. The ranch is pretty contiguous, but the highway splits the ranch. There is a decent place to cross, but we have to flag the highway. We put out signs to let people know ahead of time they may need to stop.

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