tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-49871721801986606972024-02-19T00:17:54.824-08:00the couture cowgirla little bit of farm talk along with things that tickle my fancy ~~
why?? ~ "cause we can't talk cows all the time" ~The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-4478527102304691292013-11-26T09:30:00.002-08:002013-11-26T09:30:39.754-08:00Quick Update<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many of you might be wondering where I have been? The answer ................living life. I am sorry I have not taken the time to blog but to be really honest I just have not had the time to dedicate to my blogging. I thought of actually cancelling my account and then thought, NAH! I am going to keep it because you never know when I might get inspired to start blogging again!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Until then I wish all of you a blessed Thanksgiving and ask that you follow my journeys on my website <a href="http://www.csconnectionsonline.com/">CS Connecions</a> ~ from there you can connect to facebook and LIKE my page.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Thank you all for your constant support and friendship. I will be back !</span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I recently lost my dad in a tragic accident ~
from the moment I found my dad on our ranch my life changed instantly. I was
always one to worry about everything – absolutely everything. After going through this I realized first hand that God is in charge and he can
give and can take away at a moments notice. I have heard this numerous times but until you experience it, the kind that is right in your face you don't actually realize it I vowed to myself that through this
tragedy I would find good. And I did. I just did not realize it would be so very soon nor expected. I re-learned a lot of things that I always
knew however needed to be reminded of. For I am grateful for a posse of
young men I had the pleasure of being with for a few days this past week. They are bullfighters, they not only save the lives of those riding bulls keeping them out of harms way they have the
ability to save others too with their attitudes on life.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">These are the 10 things I re-learned from a
cowboy rodeo bullfighter<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">be true to who you are</span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><span style="background-color: white; background-position: initial initial; background-repeat: initial initial;">friendships are the cornerstone of life </span><o:p></o:p></span></li>
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healthy<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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out each and every day <o:p></o:p></span></li>
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to your vision<o:p></o:p></span></li>
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It seems like it has been harder and harder to carve out time for a blog ! I promise we will be better!<br />
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How do people blog daily? I so admire them! Or even weekly? Sheesh! We are lucky to do one a month but I promise to be better. I think I already said that !<br />
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Until then I encourage you to keep up with what we are doing by following along on our <a href="http://www.couturecowgirlandcompany.com/">website</a>. Here you will be able to see current projects, travels and hook you up with our social media channels. And........ time for a shameless plug.... if you need assistance with website design, social media, advertisements, flyers, programs, candids of your livestock show or sale , oh yes and motivational speaking !!! Just let us know , we would love to assist showcase YOU !<br />
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about ? And then BAM !Today I see <a href="http://www.thepacker.com/fruit-vegetable-enewsletter/packer-daily/School-salad-bars-removed-in-union-dispute-209572451.html">this</a> article is in my email in box. ( go ahead click on it and check it out )<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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eating local and on and on ! What I find really amazing is that I live in the Salad
Bowl of the World! Agriculture touches
nearly every facet of <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Monterey</st1:placename>
<st1:placetype w:st="on">County</st1:placetype></st1:place>, from the lettuce
in the fields to the businesses that support the farming community. (irrigation
sales, tractor sales, cartons, packaging , fertilizers etc etc etc ) We are the hub of it all!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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to support healthy eating and salad bars in our schools when we can’t even do
it ourselves? What am I missing ? Why do we have to make it so difficult ? What
do you think? How would you handle this ? Eager to hear your thoughts</span>The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-48125129676003720182013-05-03T14:03:00.001-07:002013-05-03T14:03:25.068-07:00my side job is now my real job !<br />
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probably should do it more but never seem to have the time! However when I do I
like to visit with y’all about the experiences I have in my adventures. Recently I went to <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Utah</st1:place></st1:state> to visit with the Utah Farm Women.
While there I had the opportunity to meet a young woman – we’ ll call her Miss
B! I fell in love with her! She is all that an agriculture advocate should be –
committed to her farm, excited about the future, determined to tell the story
to consumers, focused on the good of it all in despite of the challenges…………………………………and
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members of their group thought perhaps they might not have a voice – PHOOEY (not sure that is how you spell it but you
get it) Talking about what we do has no
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it best in her new book “No More Food Fights” – Much of the social media
landscape has to do with mindset not age.
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only in social media , I think we can take it further and say that the advocacy
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farmer or rancher? What is important to
your farm or ranch? How would you talk
to friends across the dinner table? You
all have done that a million times – why not talk to others just as if you were
explaining something to friends? Be transparent,
be believable! There is no age limit on
your experiences. Some of us have had more experiences than others and quite
honestly I believe that makes us a better story teller of the farm or ranch!! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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Advocacy has no age limit – follow what you know you must do to represent the
things you believe in. We are all in
this together! JUST GET OUT AND DO IT –
WE NEED EVERYONE !!!!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; font-weight: normal; mso-ansi-language: EN; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">When you read the title of today’s blog I am
thinking your first reaction will be – What ?
Celeste are you crazy? Winning is
not everything! Isnt that what we try to teach our children and isnt that what
many of our parents have tried to instill in us? Well a winning ATTITUDE is everything ! The ole saying its not if you win or lose it
is how you play the game is so very true especially l in the show ring.</span></span></h1>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10pt;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As many of you probably know
by now I love to read, I read all sorts of things and when I find something I
find interesting or that I feel beneficial I love to share it in my blog for all of you to be able to enjoy. Recently I came across this great piece about
promoting self esteem in kids. I believe
that if you promote self esteem then kids will have a winning attitude no
matter what they place in the show ring.
Krissi Marx is a freelance writer and talks about ways to promote the
value in kids. I am not a parent but I was raised by some great ones and they
instilled in me good things. As a young
person I found that by having a good relationship with my parents only made me
better. I am certainly not hear to
preach to all of you parents about how to “parent” but thinking this was
definitely worth a share~ <o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">What
exactly is self esteem? Self Esteem is an intricate balance of positive beliefs
and emotions, combined with an accurate perception of personal abilities and a
sense of being loved by others. Internal and external factors influence its
development. As a parent, you can promote self-esteem in your children by
influencing their internal perceptions and providing a positive, nurturing
environment.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">1.
Communication<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Your
tone, feedback, phrasing and body language affect your child's self-concept. Be
honest with your child, but frame your feedback in a positive manner. Your
encouragement and acknowledgment of his efforts benefit his self-esteem.
Instead of telling him to <a href="http://www.ehow.com/info_7953426_ways-promote-selfesteem-children.html"><span class="itxtrstitxtrstspanitxthookspan"><u><span style="color: darkgreen;">work</span></u></span></a>
harder if he fails at something, tell him you're proud of the work he put into
it, as recommended by KidsHealth. Challenge any negative statements he makes
about himself, as well as negative beliefs. For example, if he says, "I'm
not good at making friends," ask him to tell you about the friends he has,
and about the times he made a new friend. Show him affection with hugs, pats on
the back or a kiss on the cheek. This reinforces to him that he's loved.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">2.
Modeling<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">In a
child's eyes, her parents or caregivers are the primary example of appropriate
behavior. She initially learns how to interact with the world by observing and
listening to them. Being a model of someone who has healthy self-esteem shows
her the appropriate methods of building and maintaining it. This includes
resolving conflicts effectively, cooperating with others, managing emotions and
expressing a positive attitude. Address your own self-esteem issues as needed
so that you can serve as a good example.<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><br /></span></span></div>
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<span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;"><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">3.
Activities<o:p></o:p></span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"><span lang="EN" style="font-size: 10.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN;">Personal
accomplishments and positive interactions with others help a child develop
confidence in her abilities and self-image. By helping her set and achieve
personal goals, such as a good grade in school, she learns that she's capable
of achievement. Goal plans also teach her how to overcome barriers, which
further boosts her confidence. Engage her in group <a href="http://www.ehow.com/hobbies-games/">games</a> and activities in which
children cooperate rather than compete. KidsHealth suggests a partnership between
an older and younger child in a mentoring program, as both children benefit
psychologically from the interaction</span><u><span lang="EN"><o:p></o:p></span></u></span></div>
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<!--EndFragment-->The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-13429121420432296082013-03-18T09:07:00.000-07:002013-03-18T09:07:43.596-07:00Celebrate the Good Of Agriculture ~ Happy Ag Week!<br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Celebrating the Good in American Agriculture ~ Thank you Mom and Dad for giving me a life that is worth Celebrating ! Hats off to those who live it each and every day!!! </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">My speaking adventures
take me to a lot of amazing places, most recently to <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:state w:st="on">Kansas-</st1:state></st1:place> I got the opportunity to spend a
couple days on a Kansas Cattle Farm. I
was in love. For those who know me know
I love <st1:place w:st="on">Middle America</st1:place>, I love the simple life
of day to day chores and family values. I love the opportunity to wear my “
chore clothes” and no makeup and a ball cap. Climbing into the tractor cab, feeding cows
and calves, hauling water, checking cows getting ready to calve, having a warm lunch
at grandmas – it was the perfect setting for a perfect day and I was in heaven.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I was on a big farm that
spread miles across the <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Kansas</st1:place></st1:state>
prairie, yet it was still a family farm. No hired hands just mom and dad and
the kids getting after it day after day. Working hard, doing what they had to
do to juggle their day to make it all work.
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">I wish everyone, all of
our consumers, could visit a family farm, and realize that sometimes a family
farm is a big farm with all the values and the integrity and the honest hard
work of what they only a small farm possesses.
Cause sometimes a small farm becomes successful and grows up. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-23963640795573892012013-02-25T09:17:00.000-08:002013-02-25T09:17:27.298-08:00A Dream is a Wish your Heart makes ~<br />
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<span style="background: white;">In dreams you lose your heartaches</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Whatever you wish for, you keep</span><br />
<span style="background: white;">Have faith in your dreams and someday</span><br />
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<span style="background: white;">No matter how your heart is grieving</span><br />
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prince and princesses on ice skates. Music Galore and beautiful costumes! It was so much fun. My little Paige sat in her seat and watched
with intent the entire show while munching on a hot dog and waving her princess
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">They seem tedious, but they are the building blocks for your future. Responsibility, accountability, and basic life skills begin with sweeping the floor, scrubbing the toilet, and feeding pets and livestock. We love you, we want you to find success in life. Success comes from preparation, so we give you chores.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Don’t let me hear you say you are bored. Boredom is a choice, when your backyard is the whole outdoors, there are chores to be done, and books to be read. If you can’t entertain yourself with a stick and a bucket full of calf nuts, we’re doing something wrong.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">3. There is magic in watching the sunrise.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Early mornings are hard, we don’t rise as early and as easily as Dad. Do it anyway. The beauty you will witness with the awakening of the world is worth sleepy eyes and cold fingers.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Your cats, dogs, calves, and ponies are more than friends and playmates. They are lessons in empathy, responsibility, love, and letting go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">5. Grow your own food.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Our world is increasingly rife with poor food choices, the easiest response to unhealthy options is to grow your own food. I don’t care it’s a single tomato plant or a garden large enough to feed 10 families, cultivate an appreciation for fresh, whole food.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">In horsemanship and life, you will never know it all, never assume that you do. A humble open, attitude towards learning will lead to new skills and experiences.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7. Dress appropriately for the occasion.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">A cowboy’s uniform, hat, long-sleeved shirt, jeans, and boots, evolved out of necessity. Protect yourself from the sun, wind and weather with the proper clothing. I nag and question your clothing choices, because you are precious to me.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8. There is a time and a place for bad language.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Sometimes you just need to cuss; spew anger and frustration in one grand verbal barrage. Smash your thumb with your shoeing hammer/fencing pliers, massive runback at the gate, ringy heifer won’t take her calf? Yes. At the dinner table, the classroom, in front of your grandmother? No.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">9. Feed your help.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Neighbors, friends, or hired men? It doesn’t matter, sometimes the best way to show your gratitude for a long day of hard work is a lovingly prepared hot meal and cold drink.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">10. Don’t judge, but if you do, judge them by their abilities, attitudes, actions not appearances.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Buckaroo or cowboy, flat or taco, slick or rubber? In some circles these comparisons can lead to heated debates, more often than not based strongly in personal opinion, rather than rooted in truth. This is true outside of the ranching world, as well. Words have power to create divisiveness, do not use them to speak against yourself or gossip about others.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">11. Stewardship.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Dad and I choose to be responsible for landscapes and livestock, this lifestyle defines who we are. Sometimes that means ballgames are trumped by pasture rotations and dinner time is delayed by cesarean sections, it does not mean we love you any less. I hope you approach the world with a sense of respect and connectedness.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">12. Fake it till you make it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You don’t have to be confident in everything you do, but taking a deep breath and acting like you are helps you get through it. This can be applied in the arena, the sorting alley, to horses or people, and life as a whole. Stand up straight and look the challenge in the eye, as you gain experience confidence will catch up with you.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">13. That said, don’t mistake arrogance for confidence.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">No one likes a swaggering braggart, even if he is a competent swaggering braggart. There is honor in being unheralded, if you enjoy your work.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">14. Low-stress is best. . .</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">. . .for you and for livestock. Don’t let it defeat your spirit and energy. Don’t let it impact your livestock health.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">15. The only dumb question is the unasked question.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Where is the gate? Which calf? Can you help me? Ask questions, no one will think less of you. Clear communication helps prevent misunderstandings.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">16. Always do your best.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">There are days when your best is better than others, recognize that. Avoid self-judgement, abuse, and regret and enjoy the process.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">17. “<em>There comes a time when you’re gonna get bucked and you’re gonna need to know what to do so you don’t get stepped on.</em>“ -Betsy Swain, 1875</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Do not let fear of pain or disappointment stand in the way of new experiences. What I regret most in my life are opportunities missed out of fear. Pain and disappointment are a part of living, learn to take them in stride and keep moving forward.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">18. Be polite and kind.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Enough said.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">20. Develop a sense of place.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Wherever you may live, learn the names of plants, rocks, and animals, visit old homesteads (or neighborhoods) and educate yourself about Indigenous cultures. In doing so, you gain roots, a sense of belonging that will lend you stability in all that you do.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">21. Break a sweat everyday.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Pound a steel post or take a jog, whatever you do, break a sweat daily. Your mind and body will thank you for it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">22. Be present.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">If you are mindful of the moment, it is easier to catch a mistake before it happens, redirect a broncy horse before wreck, and have better relationships. It might surprise you, what you observe and what you achieve when you are fully in the moment.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">23. Unplug.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Go to cow camp. Leave the computer screen, TV, and cell phones behind. Watch the chipmunks and rock dogs, read a book, or share a conversation with your family.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">24. Sometimes the hard decisions are the right ones.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">We cannot rationalize suffering and pain to animals. Sometimes the best decision is the hardest one to make, know when to let them go.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">25. You do not have to maintain this lifestyle, but please appreciate it.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I don’t expect you to grow up and follow in our footsteps, the long hours and low pay aren’t for everyone. Carry these early horseback mornings in your heart</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 14.0pt;">You can always change
your look for something fun but as the saying goes – Never Let Anyone Dull Your
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic"; font-size: 14.0pt;">Stay True to Who You Are
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The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-49442492074713981912012-12-26T08:50:00.000-08:002012-12-26T08:50:50.336-08:00Be A Blessing~<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">A new year is closely approaching and with a new
year brings new beginnings, fresh starts and a sense of a clean slate ! It is like a birthday ! I love birthdays and celebrations, don’t you?
It’s another year that has given me the opportunity to blog and share my thoughts with
all of you and for that I am forever
grateful. Why? It makes me better, it makes me think, it makes me create a
connect to people for whom I don’t know yet who I create a friendship.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Many of you might
wonder – Celeste who are you ? I thought it might be fun to share my thoughts
of me, so sit back and grab a cup of tea or whatever your drink of fancy and
enjoy!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Who am I ?<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I am real, my face showing signs of living, small lines around my eyes from years
of smiles, laughter and joy at livestock shows with the people she calls
family. A wrinkle or two or three from
days spent in the hot sun helping on the farm or ranch or with animal projects,
feeding cows and sheep.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">My character
would be one of strength yet softness. I may cry at any given moment when
overcome with emotion from an animal that has lost its life after hours or even
days of hard work in trying to keep it alive. Yet I am strong and realize that there is a time and place for it all and will face what comes to me with grace.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Everyone will
want to be on my side. I am a good friend, a confident, a lover of children, a
dedicated daughter , sister and aunt. I try to align myself with those that are
like me yet also with those who push me and challenge me and make me better. I am not afraid to expand my boundaries and learn new things, finding miracles in all that is out there.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I am committed
to a number of causes probably giving more than I should at times , feeling
overwhelmed and learning to delegate though at times finding it difficult and
then getting a bit goofy with herself for biting off too much.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I am fiercely
loyal to my family , my friends and my convictions. I will offer you a
tissue , a cup or tea, a beer or a glass of wine whatever suites you when you need it but give you a swift kick in
the behind when I think t is the best thing for you , to get you out there
and make it your best.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I am focused,
committed, chaotic and charming (or so I think) I will always make time for
young people sharing my knowledge of speaking and livestock and leadership.
Yet at times can be running in a million directions for myself , my family ,
my ranch and yes even some of you and the adventures that take me there, all
the while trying to keep a smile on my face though sometimes showing stress
and being ok with it all.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">i love to
travel but love coming back to the ranch even more. I likes getting flowers,
and wearing jewelry and makeup and crazy boots and clothing . I might take up a
fair amount of time creating eclectic outfits but is most comfortable with the
cows in a pair of jeans, a ball cap and a carhart coat! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I try to
always be fair and truthful and shy from saying anything negative but if you
ask will be the first to share my thoughts as truthful yet as kind as I can.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I will lend you
an ear, a shoulder to cry on , a necklace to match your show outfit and show
stick. I will nurture you , support you, let you fall apart and build you
back up.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">I am your
friend, I am blessed beyond belief and I hope that I can be a small
blessing to those I come in contact with – this is is me !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Thank you for
your constant commitment, your notes, your encouraging words. I love what I do and it is because of each of
you that have made me come to where I am and for that I am grateful.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Lets get excited
about 2013, lets make it the year of success and miracles and good things for
ourselves and our projects. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-65399525795362128712012-12-12T09:38:00.001-08:002012-12-12T09:38:33.789-08:00Farm Girls Wish List ~ Guest Blog for Latham Seeds~ Alexander, Iowa<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I enjoy being asked to guest blog ~ this past week I had just that chance with <a href="http://www.lathamseeds.com/">Latham Seeds</a> !</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I always appreciate supporting individuals and businesses dedicated to the betterment of our industry and so of course when asked I immediately said yes!</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What is there to say about Latham Seeds? Who are they? Why you should know them?</span><br />
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<i><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">e hometown service. Now a new generation of Lathams — led by a husband-wife team and a network of sales professionals across the upper Midwest — brings the Latham independent spirit to the seed industry.<br /><br />By always recommending technology and genetics packages that best serve the customer — no matter where they come from — we’ve been bringing world-class technology home™ to operations of all sizes since 1947.<br /><br />Maximizing yields for every farmer. Putting customers first. Caring about our communities. That’s how Latham Hi-Tech Seeds does business.</span></span></i></div>
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Items Topping a Fashionable Farm Girl’s Wish List</h1>
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Guest Blog post by Celeste Settrini of <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.thefieldposition.com/2012/12/items-topping-a-fashionable-farm-girls-wish-list/www.couturecowgirlandcompany.com" style="border: 0px; color: #006600; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Couture Cowgirl –n- Company</a></span></div>
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For the last few years, I’ve posted my favorite things for the holidays on <span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/CoutureCowgirlNCompany" style="border: 0px; color: #006600; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Facebook</a></span>. It’s been a hit because, as December approaches, I start getting notes from my favorite farm girl’s saying, “Celeste, are you going to post your favorite things again this year?” Now I feel that if I don’t come up with at least a few things I’ll be letting my friend’s down – so let’s go!</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.thefieldposition.com/2012/12/items-topping-a-fashionable-farm-girls-wish-list/www.jomalone.com" style="border: 0px; color: #006600; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Joe Malone Fragrances</a></span></strong> – Yep, they are a bit pricey but they’re oh so lovely! The array of citrus, spices and floral create an amazing mixture of really different scents in candles, colognes and lotions. Admit it, who doesn’t love smelling nice?</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.thefieldposition.com/2012/12/items-topping-a-fashionable-farm-girls-wish-list/www.jcrew.com" style="border: 0px; color: #006600; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Anything JCREW</a></span></strong> – I simply love the effortless look of JCrew – all of it! Ballerina flats, sweaters, t-shirts, capris, scarves, fun jewelry, coats and jammies… the list keeps going. The one thing I love about this website is that it puts outfits together for a simple personal creation. Just try it… I think you’ll love what it offers!</div>
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<strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"><span style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: underline; vertical-align: baseline;"><a href="http://www.thefieldposition.com/2012/12/items-topping-a-fashionable-farm-girls-wish-list/www.deandeluca.com" style="border: 0px; color: #006600; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; font-weight: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; text-decoration: initial; vertical-align: baseline;">Dean & Delucca Gourmet Food</a></span></strong><strong style="border: 0px; font-family: inherit; font-style: inherit; margin: 0px; outline: 0px; padding: 0px; vertical-align: baseline;"> </strong>– From meats to shellfish to wines to gourmet deserts this site offers all sorts of wonderful high end treats. I personally love the fun cookies and cupcakes and cakes especially for the holidays. What a fun surprise to send one of these fancy yummies to a special friend or family member.</div>
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sharing your story to connect the bridge between consumers and producers ~ one
of the best ways to tell the story is through photos ! A picture is worth a thousand words~ We have
heard this a million times and we have heard it a million times because it is
true! Who does not love to look at
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new camera – I call it my “big girl camera” and I am taking photos of
everything. People, animals, scenery,
things ! I even now keep my camera with
me as I might miss an amazing shot! ( I know I am turning into a photography
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not a fabulous writer or its hard for you to express your thoughts or share
ideas about what you do, you can take photos and post to social media ! Facebook , Pinterest, Instagram........... You get where I am going !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-37498311913064042992012-11-20T11:21:00.000-08:002012-11-20T11:25:42.254-08:00Why? ~ <br />
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">Recently I read a
great article in Farm and Dairy – “Emotion Trumps Science Everytime~ Farmers
need to start with Why” by Susan Crowell<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I applaud Susan for
such a tremendous message! I too have
always been one to think this. I believe
science is a great resource at our fingertips and we need science for facts and
figures to support the things we believe in.
However I also think that when we are out AGvocating that the why we do
it seems to always hit it out of the ball park.
This inspired me so much that I decided to write about it and I
continued to share my thoughts about it on my personal blogs and others sites I
blog for. It keeps coming back to me and
I feel the need to now share with all of you.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">Why do I do what I do?
Why do I ranch? Why do I AGvocate? Why
do I contribute to this magazine? Why do I blog for so many different
agriculture outlets? Probably many of the same reasons many of you do what you do.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I am steeped in the heritage of my
family roots <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love waking up on the weekend and
going with my dad to check cows about to calve<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love taking my niece- Baby Paige- with
me on my four wheeler to feed at night<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love fixing fence and water troughs –
well maybe not love but it gives me the opportunity to be out with the
cows and that is what I love.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love my ag family<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love the smell of sweet hay <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love the smell of cows – really I do!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love watching my dad each spring
prepare to plant his vegetable garden, order his seeds, start them in
little trays and then take them out to grow his own little personal crop<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love seeing my mom prepare her menus
each year as she takes food to us during branding time!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love the industry I have grown up in
and feel it is my obligation as a fellow farmer/rancher to share my story
with all who I can engage in conversation.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love caring for the animals, taking
care of the little ones when maybe they cant get it done on their own<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love warm baby calves on the floor of
my truck on cold nights<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love baby sheep bleating in a big box
on the floor of my living room by the pot belly stove waiting for me to
feed them<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love waking up on a farm when the sun
is shining and there is a crisp dew on the ground and I take it all in and
appreciate the beauty of it all <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love going to bull sales with my dad<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love meeting fellow agriculture
enthusiasts from literally around the entire <st1:country-region w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">USA</st1:place></st1:country-region> <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love all the cows lined up on the “cow
trail” walking to the water trough in a perfect line like they are on a
mission<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love feeding hay on the back of the
flatbed as my brother drives and taking time between fields to sit on the
hay and admire the beauty of it all <o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love to eat – too much at times – and
because of farmers I am able too!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love watching my young friends take so
much pride in exhibiting at the county fair and me being on the sidelines
cheering them on.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love cowboy boots – I have all sorts!<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love car hart jackets and gloves and
ball cap kinda days<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love the heritage of 4-H and FFA and
what it all means<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love my county fair and my fair family
that continues on now into adult hood.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love my dear farm and ranch friends
for helping me become my best self.<o:p></o:p></span></li>
<li class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love it cause it feels good to share my love of all of YOU , my farm and ranch friends.</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I love it because I
do not know anything else this is who I am, who I have become and who I will
continue to be. I am dedicated to the
industry I love and to each of my fellow farmers and ranchers. For I owe it to them to share my story, I owe
it to them to show them it can be done, hopefully empowering them to tell
theirs and do the same. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">It’s all quite
simple – when someone asks me why you farm/ranch. Why do you do what you do?
Why do write about your thoughts and experiences? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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I LOVE it and I can’t imagine doing anything else.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Lucida Sans";">I LOVE what I do and for that I am THANKFUL ~ Thankful for all of YOU who have made an impression on who I am , who have taught me , helped me , been my friend!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Lucida Sans;">~~~~~~~~Wishing all of my blog readers a Blessed Thanksgiving Holiday~~~~~~~~</span></div>
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The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-10453219856787499242012-10-26T09:45:00.003-07:002012-10-26T09:45:35.278-07:00LOVE ~ New Opportunities<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This past week I had the opportunity to travel to San Francisco CA to attend the Grand National Livestock Show and Rodeo~ while there I spent some time with the folks of Stockshow Confidential. What ? You have not heard of Stockshow Confidential. Well let me tell you ! <a href="http://www.stockshowconfidential.com/">Stockshow Confidential</a> is an informative and entertaining look into the stock show circuit in America. Each week the TV series will take a look at the aspects of showing livestock from finding the right animal to showing it at many of the stock shows across the nation. Along the way viewers will meet some of the top breeders and judges in the country who will touch on topics such as purchasing , feeding, grooming and showmanship. Whether a seasoned veteran or a first year showman Stockshow Confidential will reveal the excitement of showing livestock.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">And since this is my blog and I get to write about whatever I want, I do want to make a shameless plug for the Breeders Corner of the Stockshow Website ~ Attention Breeders!!! for very competitive rates you can list your ranch information, logo and website on the Breeders page. And the great thing is if you are interested you can contact ME and I can assist you with all of it . </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Check out the website , go to breeders corner, check out the rates and information and then call me ! And then snoop around and check out all of the great things happening at Stockshow. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I am very excited for my new opportunity and to showcase so many of YOU !</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;"> And as they say at Stockshow Confidential ~ See you all in the Winners Circle ! </span>The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-9456117292848343102012-10-18T09:05:00.001-07:002012-10-18T09:05:39.819-07:00Dress UP = Happy<div style="text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Check it out here on the <a href="http://thelook.today.com/_news/2012/10/17/14514613-senior-fashionistas-style-isnt-just-for-the-young?lite">Today Show</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">As quoted from the famous fashion icon Iris Apfel ~</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">This is so me ! I don't try to create outfits they just kinda morph into something. Sometimes a hit and maybe sometimes a miss (according to my mom ) But nonetheless I am not afraid to try something that I see in a magazine or in a store window while walking in downtown San Francisco. Dressing up makes me happy ~ its an expression of what I am feeling that day!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So what is my point today ~ To be YOU ~ What makes you happy? Dress the part!</span></div>
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The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-77321413865919043042012-10-09T08:20:00.000-07:002012-10-09T08:20:39.981-07:00Thoughts?<br />
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forward I try hard to improve upon what I do !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">So my question to
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The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-13906941593440036242012-09-25T09:47:00.000-07:002012-09-25T09:48:42.164-07:00Making Peace with Me<br />
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">On July 1<sup>st</sup>
I took the plunge to start a new business – Couture Cowgirl n Company with my
partner Sara ~ it is something I have dreamed about each and every day for a
long time. I just never knew if I could do it or who to team up with or if it
would work ,was I too old to start something new ,would I have time to dedicate
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">But what I
thought was going to be a crazy adventure filled with added stress and
wandering into unchartered waters has come as a sense of peace for me ! Really? How in the world did that happen? <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Because this is
where I was meant to be ! I have found peace with myself , my abilities and
what I do. I have realized the famous
quote that is now a mantra for which I am ~ “Peace is the result of retraining
your mind to process life as it is rather than how you think it should be ~
Wayne Dyer<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">There are a whole
lot of wonderful graphic/communications/public relations firms out there – they
have lots of experience ~ they are well known within our industry of
agriculture and I respect them so very much! I have learned from them, followed
them, met them and have realized that I too would like to be a piece of it all
– but just a little piece focusing on the people who are following their dreams
of doing things just like me – I want to be able to cheer them on, create their
place and walk beside them while learning and growing with them. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">Have I already
had some bumps in the road? Sure have and that is ok because it makes me learn
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into what I need to be doing to get it done.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">So almost three
months into the new adventure I can say I am in love with it all ~ I enjoy
helping folks follow their dreams, I enjoy the connections I am making with my
colleagues , many who have become mentors and I have made peace with me – being
the best I can be with it all !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Century Gothic;">Special thanks to those of you who have believed in me already and given me the opportunity to showcase your wonderful selves :) and to Sara for putting her faith in me to get it all done !</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "Century Gothic";">So what is the
purpose of my blog today ~ to just accept each day God puts in front of you ~
find balance with it all ~ find peace with yourself that you are right where
you need to be and learn to accept it all ~ once you have the journey is simply
amazing !<o:p></o:p></span></div>
The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-27067648743461232342012-09-12T08:22:00.002-07:002012-09-12T08:22:20.583-07:00Unbridled ~ untamed, unique cowgirl fashion<br />
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find for all my farm girls!</span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Unbridled in Ada, <st1:state w:st="on"><st1:place w:st="on">Oklahoma</st1:place></st1:state> ~ they are a
whole lot of juicy goodness!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">My friend <st1:place w:st="on">Shari</st1:place>
told me to “ like” Unbridled on Face book. Friends do this to me all the time
because they know how I LOVE western couture ~ but what a treat I was in for
when I came across this site.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">Dawn White Christian is the
epitome of funky fun cowgirl fashion. She got started after numerous folks kept
asking where she was getting her unique creations. Unbridled was born!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">You can browse all sorts of
great clothing, boots, belts, jewelry and gifts right on the Unbridled Face
book page – the deal is really simple- if you see something that tickles your
fancy then you make a comment and on the photo of the item you like and then
they will get back to you with pricing and purchasing options.<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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something you are bound to fall in love with and when you start checking back
daily at this newfound treasure chest – I will be ok if you blame me! <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<b><span style="font-family: Arial;">Store Location</span></b><span style="font-family: Arial;"> – 111 West Main, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">Ada</st1:city>,
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">Trends are made, not followed!
Unbridled is a Store that has home decor, clothing and accessories that will get
you noticed! Style without limits or restraints, a little bit country, gypsy,
hippie and some southern charm!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">Brands you will find at Unbridled,<span class="apple-converted-space"> </span><br />
Double D, Tasha Polizzi, Gypsy Soule, Johnny Was, Ranch Royalty/Sissie n Me,
Elusive Cowgirl, Petrol, Stetson, Twisted x, ivy Jane, Anderson bean, vintage,
turquoise haven ,Sookie Sookie<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">We love to ship!!! See something you
like, call us!<br />
New store policy: we will no longer hold merchandise, if you want something you
must call to pay for the item OR create a file where we have your information
safely stored and when you want something you just say so and we will ship it
out. We hope you understand<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">Find them on Face Book and let the fun begin ! <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Unbridled/149062201780199">Unbridled </a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Each week I have the unique opportunity to have four full minutes of fame ! I love it !</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">What can be more exciting ? I get to visit with my dear friend Trent Loos on Rural Route Radio for Fashion Friday where we talk trends , designers and those things that are featured on store shelves that tickle my fancy !</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can listen each week to Fashion Friday by following along at <a href="http://www.facesofag.com/">Faces of Agriculture</a></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Today we talk trends for Back to School ~ Do you have a favorite Back to School find? </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">That's it for this week - short and sweet ! Until next time ! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">(and if you are wondering who this adorable little kiddo is -that's Baillie - her mom is my friend, Lynne, she blogs too - check her out- <a href="http://4h.blogs.petaluma360.com/10032/little-fish-in-the-big-pond/">Adventures of a 4-H Mom</a>- guaranteed to make you laugh, cry and sometimes go " Yeah I so can relate to that"</span></div>
The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-37398525413296910012012-08-17T08:43:00.000-07:002012-08-17T08:43:00.624-07:00United we Stand ~ Divided we Fall<br />
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talked quite excessively on my face book page about the connection with the Organization
of Competitive Markets, the Humane Society of the <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:country -region="-region" w:st="on">United States</st1:country></st1:place> and the Beef Check
Off. The original article that started the conversation can be found here.<a href="http://brianallmerradionetwork.wordpress.com/2012/08/10/08-10-12-hsus-ocm-form-alliance-to-destroy-beef-checkoff/">http://brianallmerradionetwork.wordpress.com/2012/08/10/08-10-12-hsus-ocm-form-alliance-to-destroy-beef-checkoff/</a><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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why do folks do what they do, why do they support the things they do, and why
do they have so much energy in their beliefs?
On this particular story it seems like everyone had an opinion. I
appreciate everyone’s opinion, I respect them I try to understand but sometimes
I just don’t get it. A comment struck me that made me realize we in agriculture
have a problem- a problem that I believe until we can find some sort of common
ground we will never gain ground. The post
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<span style="background: #EDEFF4; color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">Another question is "What is the NCBA thinking getting in bed
with the pork and poultry industry?" Cattlemen have nothing to worry about
with the HSUS. Beef production practices are not only acceptable to almost
every American, but also the American rancher is seen in a totally different
light than the hoghouse janitors now taking care of (kind of) pigs and
chickens. Thank God 5000 cows can't be put in confinement! Thank God for the
independent Americans raising beef. Dad used to say "careful who you
associate with, because you are, who your friends are". Stay the hell away
from those with a bad reputation, the vertically integrated pork and poultry
industries.</span><o:p></o:p></div>
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<span style="background: #EDEFF4; color: #333333; font-family: Arial;">thanks for chiming in ~ I believe that we are American Agriculture and
no matter what we raise whether it be poultry, hogs, beef, sheep , horses etc -
we are ONE in the eyes of our customers - we are the other side - the side
producing their food ~ I believe we need to support each other , be on the same
team- will that ever happen ,in a perfect world yes but we know that we don’t
live in a perfect world so we certainly need to strive for that , we all need
to work together if we ever expect to make any headway - as far as the beef
industry not having to worry about HSUS - I disagree - HSUS major goal is to
end ALL animal agriculture and beef is a piece of that - Again - my face book
page is a place to share my thoughts wrong or right and a place for folks like
yourself to share theirs - I respect everyone’s opinions and try very hard to
understand and find balance in everything however I feel very very strongly
that we need to support our industry as a whole because that is exactly what
HSUS and anti ag groups want - for us to be divided and when we divide we are
not as strong and they can squeak in and work on their agenda</span><span style="font-family: Arial;"><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">A pig is a cow is a chicken
is a horse is a goat is a lamb = we are American agriculture and if we cannot
get along within our own world how in the heck can we expect those off the farm
to ever understand us or support us. <o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">I am committed to speaking
out for my very large farm family – no matter what avenue they wish to take in
agriculture I will be there to support them!<o:p></o:p></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial;">We are agriculture and we
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The Couture Cowgirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06858919389617545762noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4987172180198660697.post-68853205206196536262012-08-03T08:20:00.000-07:002012-08-03T08:20:54.862-07:00Ranch Girls are still Girls<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its no secret.....................................I love clothes! I love to create fun outfits and accessorize with piles of bracelets and a fun scarf - it seems to be who I am - Celeste always has a pile of bracelets and a scarf -that's me !!</span><div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Its no secret..................................I love meeting new people. Many times after I get engaged in a conversation they ask what I do - I tell them that I work in agriculture and that my family has a cattle ranch. They then say " You don't look like a cattle rancher." </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">My answer is always the same - " What does a cattle rancher look like?" </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Many times they just look at me and don't say a whole heck of alot -</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">So today's post is short and sweet - YES ranch girls are still girls and they can play dress up and enjoy makeup and paint their nails and feel good about themselves. And sometimes we wear no makeup and a ball cap and ripped jeans and a tshirt ..........................and that's ok too !!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Shout out to all Ranch Girls - thank you for your inspiration, your guts, your tenacity and your fashion tips - I just love ya !!!</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Helvetica Neue, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> P. S. ( I just love this picture - it says it all - I am not sure who owns it but I did not take it - some fabulous person captured it all and I say thank you :) - I hope you don't mind me borrowing it)</span></div>
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