“It was Autumn, and incessant Piped the quails from shocks and sheaves, And, like living coals, the apples Burned among the withering leaves.” — Longfellow I spend a lot of time watching these little guys scurry around our backyard feeder. Pic by N. Bright at the Sanford Ranch.

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My friend @jane_l_botkin won the Downing Journalism Award from Women Writing the West in Scottsdale tonight! Here is her acceptance speech. Comgrats Janie!

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The Texas sky can be dramatic at times.

Wind River Canyon wyoming

the book that inspired a musical — The King and I

Palo Duro Canyon State Park

Dayworkin' under a Texas sky.

Dry and hot! The guys are checking windmills several times a day. If one goes down the water evaporates fast in these 100 degree days.