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The Book of Firsts

On the Whetstone Boys Ranch kitchen counter, there sits a notebook which we have dubbed the “The Book of Firsts.”   Since this last week was

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Rubs and Scrapes

We like to go on long walks at Whetstone Boys Ranch.  Long walks are good for the soul.  In addition to pondering the meaning of

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Good Fences

Good fences makes good men. Because good men don’t let their horses run into the road. Because good men take time to build something that

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Whetstone Wives

November 23rd is a big day for me personally.  This year, it falls on Thanksgiving, my wife’s birthday, and my 15th wedding anniversary!  Not a

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Tools

There’s nothing quite like having the right tool for the job.  Hours, days and even weeks can be shaved off the estimated time of completion.

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Will

“Will” is an important word at Whetstone.  Brandon and Laura’s 2 year old son is named Will.  We have a beautiful chestnut brown horse named

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Be Specific

How many New Year’s resolutions have already gone up in smoke…or down in donut grease? I spoke of goal-setting last week, but we all know

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Goals

We all need goals in life.  Physical, spiritual, emotional, intellectual, social…pick a category.  Pick’em all.  There is no lack of areas where we can improve. 

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The New Guy

Boy number two arrived at Whetstone Boys Ranch on Monday, January 23, 2012. Of course, we don’t call him “boy number two.”  He’s not a

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Clichés

Can I level with you?  Can I shoot straight, get right to the point, and keep it real?  Can I have a no-nonsense, no-holds barred,

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