The blog
A collection of short stories, poems, reflections, and industry insights. Read below.
less than god
A moving Western poem about grief, memory, and the sacred lessons left behind in a grandmother’s dresser drawer. Through journals, family keepsakes, and a lifetime of ranch hardship and blessing, it reflects on love, loss, and the ultimate truth of faith: to cherish one another deeply, yet hold God above all.
Cattle Baron's Cadillac
A nostalgic ranch memoir about the old-school cattlemen who shaped the West, the mentors who taught the business, and the dream a young cowboy carried for decades. Through the story of a gleaming Cadillac and the cattle baron who drove it, this essay reflects on legacy, sacrifice, and what it truly means to “make it” in the cattle business.
The Man On The Rubble
A rancher’s remembrance of September 11, 2001, when the news of America under attack reached even the farthest corners of the Nebraska Sandhills. Through the silence of a shipping day, the shock of war, and the pride of a nation united, this essay reflects on loss, leadership, patriotism, and the moment a president stood atop the rubble and spoke for every American.
Did they know?
“Did They Know?” is a reflective ranch poem that wonders what the early settlers understood when they came West. Through blizzards, drought, fire, cattle, and the quiet beauty of summer evenings, it honors the sacrifices, faith, and enduring legacy of those who carved out a life on the plains. In the end, the West did not just shape ranchlands, it shaped the rancher.
Promise to keep
A heartfelt ranch poem honoring a father’s integrity, work ethic, and quiet faith. Through the values of handshake honesty, resilience, and the cowboy way of life, it reflects on the kind of men who shaped ranching families and the promise to carry their legacy forward.