A better world in a bowl of pho: Kindness amidst a city’s chaos
When chaos and tear gas filled the streets, one small café owner opened her doors and her heart. Eliza Blue reflects on a sanctuary found in a time of crisis.
It’s time to let something new start to take root
After 13 years of stories from the South Dakota prairie, Eliza Blue reflects on motherhood, ranching, and why it’s time to trade the column for a novel.
Shouldn’t have been a cowboy
Eliza Blue is better than no help at all around the ranch, but sometimes only barely. Recently, she leveled up to cattle sorting.
The fog calendar: A blizzard validates ancient folk wisdom
Eliza Blue shares how the "fog calendar" accurately predicted a South Dakota blizzard, bringing much-needed moisture to the prairie during calving season.
Sending warm thoughts for 2025
Eliza Blue hopes 2025 brings her readers peace and belonging, and sends them love from her hearth to theirs.
Our script is always just as it should be
Eliza Blue is struck by the simplicity and beauty of telling herself, “You are making too big a deal of this.”
Warming up to a surprise pet
When she moved into her new house Eliza Blue acquired a pet bunny she didn't plan on. Now she's battling icy conditions to bring it fresh food and water.
Spending Easter in the fading grip of an epic winter
From Michigan tulips to South Dakota blizzards, Eliza Blue explores how a snowy Easter brings the essential moisture and renewal needed for ranch life.
Wishing you peace this holiday season
Eliza Blue is awed and humbled by the beauty of the world as she recovers from the flu and emerges from her South Dakota Ranch following a blizzard.
Chop wood, carry water
Eliza Blue reflects on the changing of the seasons in a new home.
