Tag: Guest Ranch

  • The Art of The Journey: Why I’m Writing A Novel (Plus a Sample From Chapter 1)

    The Art of The Journey: Why I’m Writing A Novel (Plus a Sample From Chapter 1)

    [social_warfare] When I was 22 I left Oregon in my little red Honda Civic and drove 21 hours to Wickenburg, Arizona to work on a guest ranch. I was a little lost in school, a lot lost in life. I won’t romanticize the ranch, it was hard work. The owners had high expectations and the…

  • The Commencement Speech I Wasn’t Invited To Give

    The Commencement Speech I Wasn’t Invited To Give

    I’ve never been invited to give a commencement speech. Not like I have any tremendous life accomplishment to warrant such a grandiose invite. But that doesn’t stop me from feeling like I’d have a kick-ass speech. I mean, I’d give it in my usual awkward style, probably make some joke at my expense in the…

  • Tales From the Trail: Why Does My Saddle Say Die?

    Tales From the Trail: Why Does My Saddle Say Die?

    Ten years ago this year my husband and I met on a guest ranch in Arizona. He was working as the head wrangler and I was the head of operations. Even though I’ve ridden off and on for most of my life, I lack the confidence of my husband. He didn’t start riding until his…

  • 10 Years Ago A Tow

    10 Years Ago A Tow

    Ten years ago today I walked onto the guest ranch where I would spend the next seven months. I literally walked to the ranch because I managed to get lost and then absolutely bury my Honda Civic in the deep sand of a dry wash. I like to make a big entrance. My manager got…

  • About Me

    About Me

    Welcome to my page! I’m not sure how you got here, but now that you’re here, you might as well stay a while. I am a Pacific Northwest gal, born and raised. Ten years ago I set off on an adventure that changed the course of my life forever. The adventure? To work on a…