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Tag Archives: Running
Earth Day Run for Team Dairy
I’ve been a dairy farm kid and dairy farmer my entire life. I’ve been running as long as I can remember. These two things are part of my identity. They both have challenges, but the rewards they bring are numerous … Continue reading
Posted in Cows, Race Reports, Running
Tagged dairy farmers celebrate earth day, Earth day half marathon, Running, team dairy
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Pray for Boston
Yesterday, as I was thinking about what to write for my “attitude reflection” this month, I’d just come inside for a quick afternoon snack. The TV was on, and I saw images of the Boston Marathon finish line flash on … Continue reading
Spring Means Babies!
Even though we have new calves all year long, there’s something special about the springtime babies. Many of the area wildlife have their young in spring, and along with the Easter season it’s just a happy time of year to … Continue reading
On the Road Again
It’s that time of year when we Minnesotans can at least start daring to think about spring. This weekend I was literally running ON the road again – in contrast to running on the snow that seemed to perpetually cover … Continue reading
Posted in Running
Tagged dairy farm, Running, running in Minnesota, spring running, winter running
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An idea for a blog
Back when I started Cow Spots and Tales in 2010, I had some ideas about what it would be. But I also had a lot of uncertainty. Being a blogger was a new undertaking, and I didn’t know where exactly … Continue reading
Posted in Agriculture ( in general), This and That
Tagged Cows, dairy farm, farm blog, Running
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Shoveling Professional
It’s another gorgeous 30 degree February day, and I’m thankful for the mild weather because we’re still cleaning up from the weekend’s blizzard. Calf hutches are particularly challenging after a heavy snow, as the yards and areas around the hutch … Continue reading
Bracing for the snow
It’s coming… The Northeast already got it (if you’re a reader near the East coast I hope you’re surviving the snow), and the weather stations are all warning we’re going to have our own blizzard blowing in late tonight. {Why … Continue reading
A chilly entrance
January is the coldest month here in Minnesota, and normally once February arrives we can say goodbye to the worst of the extreme cold and negative temperatures. Not so this year (though I know it’s only the 1st). February made … Continue reading
