The Cycle of Life at the Oldest National Wildlife Refuge in Texas

  Driving through blinding blowing dirt from unplowed fields to high water over the roads, we were expecting a bountiful array of wildflower blooms at the Muleshoe NWR due to all the rains we’ve been getting on the Llano Estacado. What greeted us was near-drought conditions that come with blowing dirt with the loud crunchiness…

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She Was Only 22

Her gravesite photo was hidden behind a sea of bluebonnets. Oh, to have met her long ago. She was born on Christmas Day and died before a new year began. She was only 22. She loved horses. She married a rancher and had one child. She did not ride sidesaddle. Oh, the sights she must…

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What It Takes to Be a Board Member – My Take

  Being a board member of a nonprofit organization is something not many can do for various reasons. It’s an honor to be asked, accepted, and serve on a nonprofit board no matter the size of the organization. Your decisions and voice help guide that nonprofit to better serve its purpose for the public. Over…

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If You Only Knew How My Heart Breaks for You

They used to keep the back porch light on for you. For several months, you’ve been in the dark as soon as the setting sun darkens the sky. The days are growing shorter and now you’ll be in the dark longer. There are mornings when I know you’ve made it through the night at about…

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