An ode to sheep shearers
If you’ve ever watched a sheep shearer work, you know it is about as labor intensive a job as exists, according to Eliza Blue.
The perfect sheep
Eliza Blue finds the perfect breed of sheep for her ranch.
Celebrating a decade of ‘Little Pasture on the Prairie’
Eliza Blue has written about 338,000 words over the past 10 years of her column, Little Pasture on the Prairie. She reflects on the decade gone-by.
Going home to the city
Traveling to New York City feels like going home for Eliza Blue, who spent time there as a young adult while trying to make it big as a singer-songwriter.
Working, not working
Is she writing her column or shopping for chickens to add to the flock? You'll have to read on to find out.
No shortage of surprises on the farm
Eliza Blue is reminded that dealing with livestock and weather are two entities only a fool would claim mastery over.
Driving through the fog
Eliza Blue takes a leap of faith, driving over an hour through thick fog to speak at a conference.
Chop wood, carry water
Eliza Blue reflects on the changing of the seasons in a new home.
A hymn of redemption and melting water
Eliza Blue rejoices as the harshness of prairie winter begins to thaw for a moment of temporary respite.
Arctic blast
Eliza Blue and her family are waiting out another cold snap in South Dakota.
