Every January I choose a word that captures where I want to focus my attention in the year ahead. This year I chose “gutsy.” Most people are worn slick juggling the competing demands of career, children, spouse, personal goals, and extended family, but I’m in a season of life with very few external pressures. I can linger over my morning…
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Gutsy Faith: Kelly Davenport
Diary of a Wyoming Elk Camp
As a third-generation Wyoming native, I grew up in a hunting family. Although I’ve never hunted for anything larger than an unsuspecting bunny on the prairie, I’ve long admired my brother, Andy, for his big game hunting prowess. You’re in for a treat today, because he graciously agreed to share his latest hunting adventure (and amazing photos) on the blog!…
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Great Reads of 2018
I love the fresh canvas of a brand new year — so full of potential! Last year I set a goal to read at least one book each month, and I’m happy to say, I checked that one off. Reading has been my guilty pleasure since I mastered Dick and Jane, and my nightstand is rather like the Biblical widow’s…
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My 2018 Thanksgiving Playlist
It’s the most wonderful time of the year – Thanksgiving! In our family, this is THE holiday of the year. Our kids and grandkids come from Seattle, Denver, Houston, Bentonville, Oklahoma City and Las Vegas, and our table is always open for guests. When our tribe outgrew the dining room table a few years ago, we moved the celebration to…
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Ann Chambers Noble: Western Woman
“Make new friends, but keep the old. One is silver and the other gold.” From the deep recesses of my Girl Scout memories, this little ditty springs to mind. I’m old enough to have seen friendships come and go, and to fully appreciate the serendipitous spark of meeting a kindred spirit. I first met Ann Chambers Noble in 2016 when…
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Of Dreams and Duty
I’m such a sucker for dream-come-true stories. Guess that’s why I like shows like The Voice. Every artist has a story of struggle and hardship and a dream that will not be denied. Each one brings her fragile dream to the stage and exposes it to the world. Curled up on my sofa, I’m a nervous wreck. You’d think it…
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