She scrambled under my feet while doing a field check. She was the first Texas horned lizard I have seen on Conservation Reserve Program land here in Texas. What a special moment we shared. Her looking at me and me looking right back at her. She was extremely curious with her head tilts and eye…
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Flowers for Your Wednesday
Even with the lack of good consistent rains here on the Llano Estacado, the few drops to grace the land give rise to familiar friends. Their beauty is unmatched. All I can think about is how these wildflowers carpeted this land before the plows came. Their seeds remain. They show us that no matter what…
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Everyone Meet Don
Everyone, meet Don. I had another miracle moment occur during my visit to Fort Concho. Let me tell you the story. There is a vendor who sets up on the edge of the parade ground at Fort Concho in his big canvas tent. He carries all kinds of trinkets for historical reenactors, including furs. This…
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Giving You a Northern Harrier Moment
All of us need to pause for an extended moment in our lives. Mine was watching a hawk search for lunch. This beauty of a Northern Harrier silently catching air was the most peaceful moment from yesterday. Breathe. Breathe again. Enjoy a peaceful, quiet moment when you are blessed with one. Be in the moment …
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Forgotten Winds 