Rural Writer - The Blog
Stories, interviews and insights
from a country living perspective
We can learn some important lessons from stories Montana has to tell.
I’m sure I was a pioneer woman or maybe Miss Kitty from Gunsmoke in a past life. I love learning about western history and exploring historical sites in places...
I pulled my coffee mug from under the single-cup brewing station I set up behind my desk. It’s a must-have addition to my classroom teacher essentials. Before taking my first sip, I lifted the fresh brew to my nose and took a deep whiff.
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You’re never as prepared as you think you are.
About ten minutes after coming into the house, the phone rang. I recognized the name on the caller ID as a friend of my husband’s.
A little surprised he would be calling in the...
Many people dream of living in the country. Other people wonder what's the big draw to living a rural life. Well, here are 8 excellent reasons for living in the country.
1. Knock, Knock, Who's There?
Privacy - In today's world of...
Thank heavens a person doesn’t have to be skilled in an activity to enjoy participating in it. If that were the case, I would probably have to give up fishing. And that would make me very, very sad.
You might say I’m a latecomer to the...