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My Dad's old John Morrell phone When I see this old telephone I am reminded of simpler times. We had more patience. More tolerance. And...

This week was one of my favorite weeks of the year. The annual South Dakota Governors Conference on Tourism took place in Pierre. I...

It's that glorious time of year when the Mulberry trees produce that lovely purple berry. That time of year when you curse the birds for...

This last week has been one of catastrophe for hundreds of our fellow Union County citizens. A tremendous amount of rain up north had no...

When we moved the 1909 barn in almost 2 decades ago, I never imagined I would be hosting a bridal shower for my youngest daughter. After...

Is there something you do in your every day life that would be best done by someone other than you? For me, its washing windows or...

Who wakes up first on the farm? Is it the farm wife who is out early to collect eggs to use in the morning breakfast? Is it the farm...

Blue Tin Ranch is the definition of Agri-Tourism. So what is it? That's what we wondered too! It has taken a few months (years...

We here at Blue Tin Ranch want to wish you a very Happy Mother's Day! We hope you were able to spend some time with those you love and...

Did you go out to see the beautiful Northern Lights? I hope you did! Even with the naked eye the pink hue was visible and even...

Why a Farm Wedding? The question is, why not a Farm Wedding!!! The wide open spaces. The crops growing right along the border. The...

As college and university students graduate today, I think back to my own graduation and the fear of having to figure out life on my own....

As I stood by the kitchen window the other day I noticed a flash of orange out of the corner of my eye. I was mostly concerned with the...

This week we welcomed Georgie and her fur baby to Blue Tin Ranch. Georgie arrived in a packed-to-the-gills, silver Kia Soul. She is...