It’s coming….our newest book on the State of Jefferson!
Well, finally, after more than a year and a half, coauthor Bernita Tickner and I are excited to announce that our newest book featuring the marvelous, mythical State of Jefferson is about to hit the shelves: HISTORIC INNS AND EATERIES IN THE STATE OF JEFFERSON, from...
Family Farming
I love Willie Nelson's movement, called farm aid, in that it supports farmers and ranchers. I also enjoy Willie and company -- they sing from the heart and aspire to assist those in agriculture. Sadly, however, they only seem to support the smallest farmers around the...
Agriculture: Understanding the Heart of Every Farmer
As a teacher, I've occasionally been put in the position of trying to defend teachers and their reasons for going into the profession. Too many people want to moan and complain, claiming that teachers just wanted an 'easy job' and that they don't really 'earn their...
Earth Day is EVERYDAY for Cattle Ranchers and Farmers!
Cattle ranchers and farmers are considered to be one of the greenest professions from a diverse list of jobs, according to a recent survey. Cattle ranchers were selected as the third greenest profession from a diverse list of jobs, with park rangers topping the list....
The Good News About BEEF and Health!
The good news about beef's nutrition and its impact on the heart just keeps on coming.....recent studies are showing that:There is no direct evidence that lean beef increases the risk of Cardio Vascular Disease. In fact, recent clinical trials have shown that there's...
A NEW Jefferson publication to hit the stands next month!
Well, Jefferson-staters, there will be a new publication hitting the stands in the next month or two, which targets the region we all love -- the State of Jefferson! It is being called JEFFERSON BACKROADS and is being published and edited by Michelle Fain. I'm looking...
Testimonials
It is a joy to read this eclectic collection of stories and essays by fifty-four country women from the west. But you don't have to be from the west or even from rural America to enjoy this anthology.
Ankle High, Knee Deep is organized into seven categories: Fortitude, Horse Sense, Community, Self-Reliance, Memory, Resilience and Lessons. Inspiring real life stories by these hard working, strong women pack each section, and overwhelm me with admiration and respect for them.
