Putting my poem up for sale was a bit nerve wracking artistically and logistically. When I listed the poem on Facebook, I had never done much shipping before. In hindsight, I should have looked into that first – before coming up with a price. Lesson learned! I learned a bit about packing, shipping and keeping […]

South Dakota Communications Work: Getting started as a communications professional and writer in a new area often requires doing a little “pro-bono” work to get started. This spring, I had a chance to donate some of my time to the Kingsbury County Cattlemen’s Association. The group donated $2,500 to the new Cow-Calf Unit to be built at […]

I formally ended my time as the Youth Columnist and Co-Editor of The Youth Page at The Cattleman’s Advocate in December of 2012. I handed the reins to a very hesitant, but capable, younger sister Savannah. She is doing an excellent job. Before she took on the title of Youth Columnist she made me promise […]

Last week, my second article was published in The De Smet News. I am enjoying writing for this hometown South Dakota paper. The staff at The News have been encouraging to me as a writer and wonderful at welcoming me as newcomer into their town. The picture is the proof: we really did use the […]

During the last month, two ladies I really respect have suggested that I start a blog. Both times, I’ve thought to myself, “Ahhh, that would be a good idea.” Thanks to their encouragement, here it is, a blog! It has already been two months since my graduation from the University of Missouri. Time really does […]