Little Pasture on the Prairie

Like many ranchers, August to November is my husband’s busiest time of year, and, like many ranchers, ranching is not his only job. He also works for a sale barn and has a custom fencing business. His absence creates a situation I’ve dubbed “seasonal single-parenthood.” It is not uncommon in these parts for women to secretly look forward to cold weather so they finally get to see their ...

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