The barnyard parade
Eliza Blue's outdoor pets love to wait at the back patio for their morning breakfast. She finds it endearing. The man of the ranch is not as amused.
A Thanksgiving to remember
Eliza Blue enjoyed one of the most enjoyable Thanksgivings she can remember this year, hosting a good friend and her daughter from across South Dakota.
Late season blizzard leaves farm battered
Eliza Blue spent the first half of the week getting ready for a major winter storm, the second half weathering it and now digging out.
There is nothing sweeter than healthy baby lambs
Lately, the early morning and late night flock checks and bottle feedings have been a pleasure for Eliza Blue.
Chop wood, carry water
Eliza Blue reflects on the changing of the seasons in a new home.
Living in a hotel
Eliza Blue and her family are still adjusting to their new house after moving closer to town.
Spending another spring raising bottle lamb babies
Having bottle lambs means getting up early and going to bed late. But Eliza Blue is still captivated by the labor-intensive process.
Remember it could be worse …
Maybe, winter chores aren’t so bad. Maybe they are the antidote to the malaise of modern life. And maybe, just maybe, Eliza Blue will make it through March.
‘Stacking bales syndrome’
Eliza Blue is suffering from a little bit of "Stacking Bales Syndrome" after a long winter cooped up in her home.
Sharing is caring, but often difficult
Eliza Blue discusses the importance of sharing during the Christmas season, despite how difficult it often is for both humans and animals.
