The arrival of a favorite ‘gift’
Eliza Blue recalls the morning her daughter was born, considering her to be the best Christmas present her family could ever wish for.
Getting ready and out the door isn’t always easy on the farm
Once you've put on your town clothes, you can not do anything farm or ranch-related unless you want to be immediately covered in dirt, hay or worse.
Beauty always finds a way
Plants that grow in South Dakota do so without aid because years of evolution taught them to thrive there. Humans that live there have to be like that, too.
In a busy world, it’s nice to take things slow
Eliza Blue doesn't mind taking it slow with her colt, learning a little more about her every day, building a bridge of trust one careful brick at a time.
Traveling west and living a patchwork life
Eliza Blue is living and appreciating every second of her patchwork life with her children in tow.
Finding gratitude in a winter storm
In the middle of a storm, in the middle of the night, Eliza Blue realized at long last everything really is going to be okay.
Accidents happen
Deer have been a major hindrance to Eliza Blue's tours the last two summers. While she's proud of her music, she hasn't enjoyed the accidents.
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.
Take time to notice the perfection
Eliza Blue realizes that perfection is waiting in the quiet of tall rustling grass, the last morning star, the golden faces of late summer flowers.
Harvest chores a reminder we live in easier times
There is much to be gained from remembering and embracing tradition. Namely, that we are very lucky to live when and how we do.
