Author Archives: madranchwife

You may or may not have received notifications of a new website/blog associated with this one (madranchwife.com). Gracelyn has branched out and can now be featured at: http://www.thehistoryofwomenssuffrage.com Her website began as part of her Girl Scout Silver Award. She … Continue reading →

I have read of people with hearts made of ice. They shatter, freeze again, and go on.   My heart is made of fire; It burns with every moment, Every second an inferno. But some things are too much For … Continue reading →

I’m sitting on my porch and can see the mountains in the distance. And the sky is blue.  And I don’t smell smoke.  Today is shaping up to be a glorious day. Thing is–every day can be a glorious day. … Continue reading →

Irish Eyes The Irish are a people so starstruck, It’s said they always see fairies before their eyes, And if this is true, as I believe, It might explain their lovelorn sighs.   In that land, far away across the … Continue reading →

brit-tle /’bridl/ adjective 1. hard but liable to break or shatter easily Synonyms: breakable, splintery, scatterable, fragile, frail, delicate, frangible, rigid, hard, crisp Antonyms: flexible, resilient I’m brittle. I’ve just come to this realization.  I didn’t used to be this … Continue reading →

(I don’t think that plays the audio, so you’ll have to search your memory.) BUT.  Do I have news for you. Holy buckets, holy guacamole, holy cow, holy moses, holy toledo, holy everything.  Hold on to your hats, your neckerchiefs, … Continue reading →

~Belle Coyle~   We said goodbye to Belle this afternoon.  For those of you that didn’t know Belle, she was my mother’s faithful Golden Retriever companion for the last many, many years.  She filled the void left by Scarlett, though … Continue reading →

A hackneyed phrase, to be sure. But never have more truer words been spoken.  Or written as is the case this morning. I’m sitting in my chair.  My comfy, red, gorgeous, serenity-filled chair.  This is where I go when I … Continue reading →

My dearest Gracelyn~ You are the most beautiful, loveliest, smartest, wisest, kindest, funniest person that I know.  And the fact that you are my daughter is simply delicious.  Spending each and every day with you is a joy.  I could … Continue reading →

You know you’ve done it right when your beautiful, brilliant, wise, all-knowing daughter parrots back to you some of your bestest lines. I made a statement the other day and maybe, just maybe, it might have been a wee bit … Continue reading →