You Want Me To What?

"Leave your outfit unlocked and the keys in it".

It's a common phrase out here on the dude ranch. At any time there is a chance that an "outfit" or car will need to be moved. What's the better solution in this case? Just leave the keys in the car so that whoever needs to move it can.

When not use to the dude ranch lifestyle and way of things this can be questioned. Who needs to get into the car? Why? What if someone who doesn't need to get into the car does? These, of course, can be life altering questions.

Take a deep breath, sit back, relax, and realize how ridiculous these questions really are. Afterall, it's a ranch in the middle of nowhere but forest and wildlife. Who's going to get into the car? An elk? A moose? Squirrels? Well.....maybe squirrels. They are tricky little buggers.

Needless to say it takes some adjusting when not originally from this neck of the woods. So until then having a spare key outside of the car as well is always a good option.

Just in case.

Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah

Walking or riding along the many trails that we have, the array of colors that pop out can't help but be noticed. It's not only in the trees, flowers, and green grass that flows through the ranch and surrounding areas, but the birds and animals too. Coming out West is like stepping into a Disney animated movie.

The skies are a vibrant color. The birds are a bright blue, as well as many other colors. It's almost expected that a horse can talk. And bursting out into song? Why not?!



Back in 1946 Disney released its first live-action and animation film entitled 'Song of the South' which from that moment on sparked some of the most memorable songs and characters Disney has produced. Br'er Rabbit, Br'er Fox, and Br'er Bear were among those animated characters. While Uncle Remus was among the live-action characters in the film. It was also the inspiration for Disneyland's Splash Mountain.

The song 'Zip-A-Dee-Doo-Dah' to this day can get stuck in anyone's head. Especially the line "Mister Bluebird on my shoulder" will be sure to get someone humming it. It's this song that's most commonly run through my head when I see the beauty that surrounds us on a daily basis. Don't be surprised if you ever come and visit that you too will be singing or humming along.

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Facial Tissue, Is A Whole Piece Possible?

Dear Facial Tissue Companies,

I have a question plaguing my mind lately. Can I ever get a whole piece of facial tissue from a box? Maybe it's just me or the brand that I use but it seems to be a common problem in most facial tissue boxes that I have encountered over the years. I open the new box, pull the first tissue out, and all I get is a piece.

Shredded at best. I try pulling the rest of it out and I get either another piece after piece, or a whole clump of tissue. It gets to be quite frustrating. And don't even get me started on when I have a runny nose! I might as well start using my sleeve and go against everything my mother ever taught me about hygiene.

Does the box really need to be packed so tight? I know there are other factors involved in this ordeal, such as cost, etc. Yet, I can't help but hold onto the hope that one day I will be able to hold a whole piece of facial tissue in my hands and not have to settle for what the box gods have dealt me.

Is this just a dream or a possibility?

Sincerely,

Someone Who Just Wants To Blow Her Nose