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Trixie and Puck’s Busy Day on the Ranch Is Here!
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It’s finally here! Trixie and Puck’s Busy Day on the Ranch has gone live on Amazon — and our favorite ranch dogs are ready to meet you and your little readers. Follow along with Trixie, the loyal black mouth cur, and her best pal Puck, the playful black lab, as…
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Trixie and Puck’s Busy Day on the Ranch – A Heartfelt New Children’s Book from Fish & Cross Ranch
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There’s a special kind of energy that runs through the Fish & Cross Ranch. The steady hum of chores, the call of cattle, the rhythm of boots on dirt. For years, two dogs made sure that rhythm came with a whole lot of love and laughter: Trixie and Puck. Both…
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A Coloring Adventure for Little Cowboys and Cowgirls
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There’s something special about seeing the world through a child’s eyes. That’s especially true when that world includes wide-open skies, grazing cattle, and the simple beauty of life on the ranch. Life on the Fish & Cross Ranch: Coloring Book for Children is a playful peek into ranch life. A…
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A Leadville Colorado Day Trip
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A Breath Outside the Screen We had been logging more screen time than seems wise. Early yesterday afternoon, Al and I surrendered to restlessness, hopped in the truck, and pointed toward the mountains. We drove in via Tennessee Pass, watching the elevation climb, and soon found ourselves immersed in a…
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September Ranch Days in Yampa Valley
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September ranch life in Yampa Valley starts before the sun, when Al heads out scouting for elk. Watching him go as the sky turned from gray to gold is a picture I never get tired of. He’s been slipping back out again at dusk too, when the light fades and…
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Mending on the Ranch: Giving Penguin a Second Chance
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Life on the ranch has a rhythm all its own—and part of that rhythm is mending. There’s always something in need of a few stitches. A torn work shirt, a frayed sleeve, or a pair of jeans that’s seen one too many days on horseback. But my favorite things to…
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A Season in Arizona
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We’ve been in Arizona for months now, and it’s been lovely. The weather’s kind, the days stretch out in golden light, and we’ve met some wonderful people. Al played softball and loved the camaraderie that comes with a good team—Softball America would be proud. I found myself enjoying long conversations…
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Designing Ranch T-Shirts with Canva
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I’ve been itching to make some Fish & Cross Ranch T-shirts—something fun for the whole crew. More specifically, I wanted shirts for all the kids, grandkids, and great-grandkids. The trouble is, I get bored fast. I didn’t want to make one design and call it done forever. That’s where Canva…
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Cows, Calves, & a whole lot of skipping!
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n the springtime, I love seeing the cows out with their babies. Calves are just so full of personality. They skip—yes, skip!—and it makes me laugh every single time. Sometimes they chase each other across the pasture like a bunch of kids on recess. Other times, you’ll find them all…
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New F&CR Logo
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We couldn’t track down the original of the old logo, and every attempt I made to recreate it just looked thrown together. So, I went back to square one and designed a fresh set from scratch—thanks to Canva, I now have several versions that I think will work beautifully!
