• Texas Co-op Power Sept 2017 Cover
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    A Lake in the Desert

    I-20 Wildlife Preserve offers unexpected nature viewing in the shadow of downtown Midland. My Hit the Road article on the I-20 Wildlife Preserve in Midland is in this month’s issue of Texas Co-op Power. When I worked for the Midland CVB, this was one of my favorite places to go to be surrounded by nature. When I’m outside, I’m my fullest self. I’ve had the pleasure to bring journalists from China and the Netherlands, as well as visiting groups from across the country, here to experience the beauty for themselves. The Texas Co-op Power magazine has the largest circulation of any magazine in the Lone Star State and reaches even…

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    Home Made

    Upbringing in an austere abode instills long-lasting values My first feature article, based on my experiences growing up in the original house on our family ranch in West Texas, is published in the June 2017 issue of Texas Co-op Power magazine. Read it here. After reading the article, you’ll appreciate this photo my dad recently found of Aunt Lorene in front of the ranch house, heels, hat-n-all. I love the fashion and standards one kept in those days.