Husband to His Wife I take you to farm beside me, as you open gates and bottle feed orphan calves from this day forward, during floods and good hay-making weather, when the cattle market is high and when the futures drop, when you forget to close the gate and when you keep the farm going …
Category Archives: Personal History
Grandpa’s Heavenly Joy
Sarah hired me to help her with a Christmas gift for her parents, brothers and sisters-in-law, nieces and nephews. Her grandpa passed away the previous December. The gift would be a remembrance of him. She wanted to showcase his apple orchard, his work ethic, his love for neighbors and family. She provided me with some …
Modern Day Cattleman
He’s got more conveniences than his grandfather would ever dream could exist. Fast-acting medications, equipment that makes his job safer and technology galore. His horse sometimes walks on four legs and runs on grain. Sometimes it rolls on four wheels and runs on gas or diesel. His tractor has a cab, sunroof, heat, air conditioning, …
That Trip to the Store
I didn’t think twice about my attire as I hopped in my car to head to the nearest discount dollar store. The barn kitten had chewed the last nipple on the last baby lamb bottle – cats and milk and that whole story. This was a problem. I needed a dang bottle and not tomorrow …
The Watermelon
Cattle farmers have year-round responsibilities. Breeding, calving, feeding, doctoring, vaccinating, deworming, making hay, the list could go on. Most cattlemen love their work. They love the outdoors, the animals, the sense of accomplishment. There is also the important aspect of the sale. Selling cattle to provide for their families and to be able to do …
Mickie, the Maple and Mischief
Mickie was one of those horses who just knew. A beautiful buckskin she understood when her rider wanted to run through the field out of necessity or fun. She knew when her rider was timid and scared. In this case, she would walk slowly, purposefully giving her rider a cautious trip without threat of accidental …
I’m the Kelly in “Kelly Writing”
I’m the Kelly in “Kelly Writing.” Believe it or not, I spent a lot of time deciding on a name for this business. I kicked around ideas based off my initials, the services provided, even where I live. I wanted a name that was clear, concise and got to the point of what I do. …