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By: Christena April 25, 2021May 30, 2021 Dog LoveDog love, Dogs, featured1 Comment

Zoey the Pet Therapy Dog

A dog came to sit with me the other day. Her name is Zoey, a black and white border collie. She’s quite special because she’s a pet therapy dog. Zoey got special permission after a year of Covid-19 to be with me during my testing and doctor appointment. Her presence gave me comfort during one of my…

By: Christena October 30, 2020May 30, 2021 Nature Stories3 RIvers Foundation, featured, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Photography6 Comments

The Power of a Camera Trap

Earlier this year a female bobcat appeared on one of my camera traps. As the months passed, I knew she was pregnant. A couple of months ago I found a unique hidden place on the conservation land 3RF owns. It is the quietest place I have found so far on the ranch land. A silent,…

By: Christena December 2, 2018December 26, 2018 Miracles and WisdomCat Photography, featured, Inspiration, Miracle, Monochrome, Nazareth Texas, Writing1 Comment

A Miracle of an Angel Cat

As many of you know, I am not highly religious. I often doubt any higher power exists beyond what we can see. There are times that I do believe with all my heart that something or someone is watching over us. And for this moment time when I captured this photo, I can say with…

By: Christena October 22, 2018May 29, 2021 Miracles and WisdomDog Photography, Entlebucher, featured, Inspiration, WishesLeave a Comment

See the Wish

Instead of seeing a weed, see the possibilities in the wishes that can be made.

By: Christena April 29, 2018May 30, 2021 Historical LovesBird Conservation, featured, Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge, National Wildlife Refuge, Protecting Birds, Texas History, Texas National Wildlife Refuge, Wildlife ConservationLeave a Comment

Muleshoe National Wildlife Refuge was First in Texas

Note: This is a story I wrote that was published in the Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Caprock Chronicles, April 28, 2018. Link to the online story: http://www.lubbockonline.com/news/20180428/caprock-chroniclesmuleshoe-national-wildlife-refuge-was-states-first-refuge Imagine being able to see the Llano Estacado as it once was before farming and development started. Even imagine being in a wagon crossing the vast Llano grassland and seeing…

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What the Water Tank Brought

By: Christena July 30, 2021July 28, 2021

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In June 2021, a 3RF conservation volunteer and friend bought a livestock water tank to replace a metal one that had long seen better days. We placed the tank under a honey mesquite tree to protect it near the pollinator garden. A Reconyx camera was secured to the mesquite tree to hopefully capture the newly…

70% Dark Intentions – Book Blitz

By: Christena July 30, 2021July 30, 2021

BooksBook Blitz, Lone Star Book Blog Tours, Lone Star LitLife2 Comments

70% DARK INTENTIONS Bean to Bar Mysteries Book 2 by AMBER ROYER Categories: Cozy Mystery / Woman Sleuth / Romance Publisher: Golden Tip Press Date of Publication: July 20, 2021 Number of Pages: 260 pages Scroll down for Giveaway! An Idyllic Chocolate Shop. An island with endangered species. And a murder. Felicity Koerber’s bean to…

Texas Writing At Its Best – My Book Review

By: Christena July 29, 2021July 29, 2021

BooksBook Review, Lone Star Book Blog Tours, Lone Star LitLife, Texas Author6 Comments

DEADLY BUSINESS by Anita Dickason Pages: 324 pages Publication Date: July 4, 2021 Genre: Suspense / Thriller / Crime Thriller Scroll for Giveaway! A Texas Multi-Billion Dollar Lure! Following a tactical raid at an Oklahoma farm, a phone call sends U.S. Deputy Marshal Piper McKay rushing back to the East Texas cattle ranch where she…

Live Your Life – My Book Review

By: Christena July 16, 2021July 16, 2021

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INCLINED ELDERS BY RAMONA OLIVER Publisher: BookBaby Publication Date: July 24, 2020 Pages: 246 Pages Categories: Nonfiction / Positive Aging Scroll for Giveaway! THIS BOOK WILL BE INVALUABLE IF YOU: · Have a desire to continue living a purposeful life, no matter what your age. · Are interested in learning how to maintain a positive…