A few years back, I was blessed to participate in a real cattle drive. Not a 'City Slicker' adventure, but an actual real-life cattle drive up in the White Mountains. 4 days, 300+ head of cattle, 40 some miles, if I recall correctly.
I had the opportunity to ride along with real, honest-to-goodness cowboys who were patient and kind and really good cooks!!
We slept in bedrolls under the stars, rode through fields of tall grass and stands of golden Aspen while the bald eagles flew above.
It was one of the many things I have written on my list of things I will do, and I will never forget those days. If you have a list of things you will do, be or create in your lifetime, you'll understand how sweet it was to put a little 'x' next to 'work a cattle drive'. If you don't have a list, get one started!!
This painting is from that adventure. The original is available, contact me for details!
2 comments:
I used to have a to do list of adventures. Thanks for the reminder! It sounded really fun for you and the painting is great for the reminder too!
Hey JK! I can picture you doing this! You're a brave and admirable woman. Keep writing. Your blogs are touching, intimate, and encouraging to me and others.
Maybe I'll make a "bucket list"too....
And thank you for including my blog on your Blog List. It's very kind of you.
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