Laura Hayes

ready or not

It’s hard to drive when you’re crying. Your vision is obscured, your thoughts are distracted and your hands are busy with a Kleenex. If...

gifts and time

Have you ever received a gift that didn't look like a gift? Maybe it was wrapped in the Co-op flyer or tied in a black garbage bag? ...

scars

an original song written and performed by yours truly

within arms reach

Every year, I fall for Autumn. That time of year when the bugs disappear but it's still warm enough to go outside without bundling...

back in time

Why would you want to go back in time? Someone asked me that after hearing my decision to buy the other half of my property and move...

handle with care

I am packing for my third move in just over five years. I honestly don’t think my skills are improving much. Does this ever get easier?...

uphill climb

Last summer, I took my kids for a brief little getaway to Waterton Lakes National Park. I chose it because we love nature, we love...

white dress, pink flowers

This is me. August 5th, 2000. 20 years ago, today. I'm sitting in a decorated car on Main Street in my hometown. A young, excited,...

Episode 3 - raising a rodeo bull

Join me for a glimpse into the world of raising rodeo roughstock.