Maria, Mike, & Marci at Family Day Today was Family Day. We invited the families of our Ranchers out to meet new staff, hear a “State of the Ranch” address, and learn more about the roller-coaster we suspect we’ll all be boarding sometime in the next 2-4 years as our nation confronts the fact that we’re–oops–out of…
A duck in the barn
“Gimpy” the Duck A few weeks ago Phil told me that Travis had come to him with his feathers ruffled, so to speak. “Phil,” said Travis indignantly, “a duck in the barn! A duck in the barn! Ducks are not in barns, horses are in barns!” Phil was tickled by Travis’ outrage over the duck. …
Gabriel House wins the Swim Fest…Again!
It’s true. The cartel cames through yet again. All the Ranchers cheered for them when the trophy was awarded for the third consecutive year. Following are some pictures from our wonderful day. Casey and Chris lead the Gabriel House parade around the pool. The Jolly Rogers: Don, Sterling, Travis, Kyle, John S & John R…
Across the Universe: Down Syndrome and Autism
When you have a baby with Down syndrome, life suddenly gets very complicated. You feel like you’ve been kicked out of one universe and somehow wound up in another. But after a while the tears dry up and the fears die down and life begins to resume a patina of normalcy. The baby? The baby’s adorable. He’s…