In November I was incredibly honored to open for Sawyer Brown in my home state of Utah! It was an amazing night and so many friends and family members where there to support me as well as hear a…
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Dec 17 2019
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Sep 20 2018
My Two Loves
Jessi Lu and me
Music and animals have always been part of my life.
My dad used to put me on the edge of the watering trough at the farm as a kid to wait for him…
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May 15 2018
The Parable of the Hike
In-the-Round: Me, Jan Buckingham and Donna DeSopo. Photo credit Bill Warrington.
Years ago, a friend shared a story with me about a very challenging hike she went on. The trail would end at an amazing summit that…
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Feb 12 2018
Music City Orange Coconut Bark
Last October I gave up desserts. For those of you who know me this is a VERY big deal as my sweet tooth is legendary. But, there was one thing I just couldn't give up: CHOCOLATE.
After trying…
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Jul 9 2013
Mending Fences
My Dad Fixing the Fence
In July, I spent some time with my family in Utah and because I’m still a cowgirl at heart, I got to go ride horses with my dad to fix the fence on our…Read more
Mar 19 2013
God-Given Inspiration: Composer Merrill Jenson
Merrill Jenson
Merrill Jenson has been called the “John Williams” of Utah, but this sought-after composer is humble about his credentials, and candid about what makes him tick.
“I grew up in Richfield, Utah and there was…Read more
Jan 3 2013
Well, It Got a Little "Western"
Me and Peanut
Getting back into the saddle again was fun as last weekend I participated in a Team Sorting (aka Ranch Sorting) event in Southern Utah. To describe it briefly, there are 11…Read more
Dec 26 2012
Driving Cattle Through the Snow?
If you know me well, you know I was raised on a third generation dairy farm in Richfield, Utah. And, you may have also heard me say that growing up with all that manure and hard work prepared me…Read more
Jul 31 2012
Back in the Saddle Again (Literally!)
Like many farm kids, much of my childhood was spent in the saddle. Yep, riding horses was a huge part of my life – and it’s something that I miss living in the city.
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Jul 17 2012