I just rolled in from spending four days at Wind River Ranch just south of Estes Park, Colorado. The forecast said we'd have stormy weather the entire time. Fortunately, sometimes weather predictions go the way of unfulfilled prophecy.

I went at the invitation of the speaker, Melissa Shaver, who was awesome. We were also blessed with the musical talents of the incredible Donna Stuart (think: Breakaway at College Station; follow the link and listen to her song, "Daughter of the King").

I went horseback riding twice. More pictures and details to come, but I will share this one image: The second ride was for those of us who wanted to go faster than the usual easy walk. But we weren't supposed to gallop. My horse, TD, however, had a mind of his own. Afterward the wrangler who went with us told me, "You're a true cowgirl! You were as concerned about not losing your hat as you were with holding on."

This was intended as a compliment. But I'm thinking that may be one of the dumbest things I've ever done. Let's see...my cowgirl hat or my life? Yeah, the hat. Definitely.