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By: Christena August 25, 2021August 24, 2021 Miracles and WisdomDog love, Dogs, featured, Inspiration, WisdomLeave a Comment

Always, Always Listen to Your Instincts

This is Cora. She’s a gorgeous Leonberger visiting Washington state. Cora was actually born in McKinney, Texas and calls Idaho home. I’m sharing her photos to remind you to listen to your gut and your instincts. Then act and let them be your guide. I helped Cora with one small, simple task of helping her…

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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The Dogs I Meet

By: Christena November 22, 2021

Dog LoveAlways Rescue, Dogs, Mutt Crush Monday, Mutt Monday4 Comments

On a November day, I finally met up with a friend to have drinks and look at art. The drinks were needed and the art was fabulous. It was not drinks or the art that kept my attention – it was Honey. Meet Honey. She’s a rescue dog and her story is unique. Honey belonged…

The Big Empty – Deleted Scene

By: Christena November 21, 2021November 21, 2021

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THE BIG EMPTY by LOREN C. STEFFY Genre: Western / Rural Fiction / Small Town Publisher: Stoney Creek Publishing Group Date of Publication: May 25, 2021 Number of Pages: 304 pages  Scroll down for Giveaway! When Trace Malloy and Blaine Witherspoon collide on a desolate West Texas highway, their fender bender sets the tone for…

Learning to Tie Shoes – Book Spotlight

By: Christena November 19, 2021

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I remember hating to learn to tie my shoes growing up. Here is author Sybrina Durant’s new children’s book, Boo’s Shoes! It’s all about that dreaded learning task of tieing shoes – all told from a rabbit and fox perspective. How cool is that? Check out the Spotlight on this fun book: https://madmimi.com/s/cbb0231 Purchase link:…

Throwback Thursday – 1st White-tailed Deer

By: Christena November 18, 2021

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First, white-tailed deer I captured during my seven-year wildlife conservation study. During the course of this research, I have discovered that white-tailed are very curious mammals.