A few years back, I was blessed to participate in a real cattle drive. Not a 'City Slicker' adventure, but an actual real-life cattle drive up in the White Mountains. 4 days, 300+ head of cattle, 40 some miles, if I recall correctly.

I had the opportunity to ride along with real, honest-to-goodness cowboys who were patient and kind and really good cooks!!

We slept in bedrolls under the stars, rode through fields of tall grass and stands of golden Aspen while the bald eagles flew above.

It was one of the many things I have written on my list of things I will do, and I will never forget those days. If you have a list of things you will do, be or create in your lifetime, you'll understand how sweet it was to put a little 'x' next to 'work a cattle drive'. If you don't have a list, get one started!!

This painting is from that adventure.