The need for move on
Eliza Blue ruminates on what it means to live a life well lived, as her days are marked by both the beginnings and ends of lives.
Road trip ends surprisingly safely
Eliza Blue counts her blessings following an abrupt end to her journey spanning 12 days, five states and 2,700 miles.
Learning to appreciate what this year offers
Eliza Blue asks, "So, what do we hope for when our choices are between bad or worse? What do we hope for when we aren't even sure which is which?"
Home is more of a feeling than a location
Maybe home is more a feeling than a location. If we are lucky enough to find it in one place, so be it, but the earth herself offers this kind of belonging.
Glory be to a rainy spring
Wet spring weather has Eliza Blue and her husband busier than usual on their South Dakota ranch. However, they're grateful for the water.
Feeling nostalgic in a season of change
Eliza Blue thinks back to the spring before she had her first child, recalling how quickly her lambs grew and her anticipation for the arrival of her son.
Bringing new life to an old barn
Eliza Blue turns an old shed into a small cafe for her daughter and her classmates.
The best roads are the ones that lead you back home
From yellowing leaves to migrating geese, the prairie signals an early autumn. After a summer of travel, homecomings — and homegrown tomatoes — await.
