LAAN Limousin Ranch

08/22/2026

“Should we start shopping for semen?” has become a perfectly normal question to ask my husband. And honestly, that’s not even the weirdest conversation we’ve had this week.

“Should we start shopping for semen?” has become a perfectly normal question to ask my husband. And honestly, that’s not even the weirdest conversation we’ve had this week.

08/16/2026

Somewhere along the way, “baby cows” became calves, barn cats became coworkers, and cattle vaccines found a home next to the milk. A look back at the “dumb city girl” questions that helped me learn the language of ranch life—and how much has changed along the way.

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Somewhere along the way, “baby cows” became calves, barn cats became coworkers, and cattle vaccines found a home next to the milk. A look back at the “dumb city girl” questions that helped me learn…

08/12/2026

Before leaving for a wedding in Ireland, we must ensure the ranch runs smoothly, a reminder that ranching is a life of dedication and commitment.

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Before leaving for a wedding in Ireland, we must ensure the ranch runs smoothly, a reminder that ranching is a life of dedication and commitment.

08/01/2026

“Never brag about how good things are going on the farm. The equipment is always listening.”

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The Equipment is Always Listening A few weeks ago, I saw a quote on Facebook that made me laugh. “Never brag about how good things are going on the farm. The equipment is always listening.& #8…

07/15/2026

Five years ago, this was just a sketch on a worn wooden table in the garage.

We sat at this table dreaming about what LAAN Limousin Ranch could become. We drew logos, crossed out ideas, started over, and imagined a future that didn’t exist yet.

This week, the finished steel sign came back… and before it was hung on the barn, it found its way back to the same table where it all began.

Funny how life comes full circle.

Some dreams take shape in ink.

The best ones eventually become steel.

Thank you Metal Magic Welding, LC!!

07/06/2026

Summer writes its story in rows of green and rolls of gold. Another hay harvest is in the books.

07/04/2026

I translate IT into English for a living… and spend weekends learning a very different language. They seem like two very different worlds. Surprisingly they have very similar lessons.

I translate IT into English. That’s how I usually explain my job in change management — helping people navigate complexity and change. But I’ve also been learning another language for the past seve…

07/04/2026

The American flag waving over open fields is a reminder of the generations who came before us; working the land, building communities, and preserving the freedoms we often take for granted.

Today we’re thankful for them, and for all those who continue to serve.

Happy Fourth of July from our family at LAAN Limousin Ranch. 🇺🇸

06/22/2026

I make my living with words, but ranch life has taught me that some of the most important stories are told through numbers.

The number of calves due. The inches of rain received. The bales of hay stacked for winter. The days until frost.

Behind every number is a decision, a hope, a challenge, or a plan.

All in the Numbers I’ve spent most of my life working with words. As a journalist, words were my tools. Stories were built from interviews, observations, and carefully chosen phrases. Even now, my …

06/21/2026