Why would someone as lazy as me, keep writing and posting things on this blog?
When I started I think I was motivated by the newness of it. A way to write a personal letter to as many people who cared to read it. Also a way to generate energy towards the craft of saddle making as a way to perhaps advertise my saddles and this ranch. Somewhat like throwing a hook into a pool of water and hoping something will bite. Also the idea that I could be passing on my thoughts and what went on in my daily life, as a journal for me to reflect back on and also for my children, grandchildren and even possibly my great grand children.
Never having known any of my grandparents at an age to have talked with them ( I barely remember paternal grandmother, who died when I was five years old, I think and the only one who was still alive when I arrived) I have always wished that I could have listened to their voices and heard their thoughts. The past has always fascinated me. How they did the work, how they lived. It holds much more pleasure to me than the future.
But again, why do I keep coming her and writing my mundane thoughts and posting the trivial things about my life and what is going on around me? What makes me happy or frustrates me.
There are a large number of other blogs that I read almost every day. I find it interesting to see and read what others all over the world are doing. What it looks like where they live. How they live their lives. Kind of like watching a show on TV or a movie, only real life and not made up by writers and effected by directors and producers and advertisements.
And I have got to know so many internet friends because of it. I feel where ever I should travel to in the future, there will be someone I will know. Someone I can call on to visit or if I need help, someone who can point me in the right direction to fix my problem. And I feel by writing on here, I am giving back to them. And hope they enjoy what they find here and will stop in if ever they pass this way.
Also, I do feel that writing here as often as possible is good for my writing abilities. When there is something I feel needs to be said in a public forum, it is much easier for me to do so, now. The process of writing on here has made me a better writer, I think.
DW Grothe is a friend and wonderful poet and songwriter. He went to a real college, unlike the way I learned, by the use of a “self college” and hard knocks. He told me that a professor had taught him to write something, anything, every day. It doesn’t matter what you write, whether it is good or bad writing, just the act of writing is a good exercise. And a sweet little older lady told me years ago that the brain is a muscle and needs exercise every day, just as the other muscles do.
So I guess if nothing else, this is my exercise. Some days I don’t do it. Some days I don’t do it very well. Some days I over do it! I even cheat and use other peoples postings when I think it will cause a chuckle, laugh or make someone think or rally to a cause.
But as long as I enjoy it and think that perhaps I am improving my life or bringing enjoyment to someone else, somewhere, sometime, I will continue to do it.
Thanks for reading this and most especially thanks for the comments and reinforcement that you enjoyed or even got angry about something I have posted here. That I have touched your life. That in its self might be the best reason. Knowing someone out there in eternity was here and took the time to look at what I have done here.
Thanks!
Dennisranch 
Robert, I, for one, enjoy your writing and pictures. Since I don’t live on a ranch now, I enjoy the stories of cattle and horses. I do try to get out and help my friends who have some cattle now and then, but have to work a “real” job now.
I like the saddles you make and have just ordered a tree from La Porte Saddle Tree to build a new saddle for myself. I sure like the look of what you are doing and for allowing me to look at what you do online.
Keep up the good work; horses, saddles, grandkids, etc. Here’s wishing you and yours a Happy Thanksgiving.
Terry Lewis
I guess that there are many like me. (unfortunately, perhaps!!!!) I love reading what you do on a daily basis, but am probably too damn lazy to comment. Must say, I greatly admire your brevity, sometimes. No need to waste words, like.
Keep it up, mate.
I throughly enjoy your postings Mr. Dennis. I like to look over a mess of blogs and the like. Its kinda like being able to meet all sorts from many different places. This way you are least likely to catch a cold…
Again, thank you all for your comments.
You know I love visiting to read about your world. Blogging has made the world much smaller for me and I am very fond of many of the folks I have met…we often play a sort of game…which of our blog friends would we really like to meet in real life…and there are a lot of them!
Thanks Lisibeth, but I notice you didn’t mention I was one of them! 😉 LOL
I wonder why I keep at it too but probably for most of the same reasons. I like knowing what you’re up too……….so don’t stop. I’m nosy 😉
I love the fact that we can keep in touch with family like this in spite of the miles between us. Keep writing!
JB, I AM SOOOO GLAD TO HAVE FOUND YOUR BLOG!!!!
Glad to have you and read your Lisa!
And Ruth, thanks. Wish you’d update yours more often! (wink wink, nudge nudge)
Oh and Linda? Nosy is good. 🙂
your 5th paragraph kinda sums everything up……..it’s “fun” to see how everybody else does stuff & the only way some us can do that is thru blogs such as this….I think the big word/phrase is “living vicariously thru others”……………..or somethin’ like that…..anyway I enjoy your musings…….
Thanks Lee!
You write for many of the same reasons that I do..except sometimes I have just got to blouse off about someone or something..HA!
I also like to read about other peoples lives in other parts of the world…I do tend to gravitate toward country people instead of city people.
You keep blogging..people will keep reading. me included:)
Every once-in-a-while it is good to ponder. I enjoy reading about the things you do on your ranch, your family, and your friends. I also like the pictures you post. I don’t read you every day…but some days I will remember you and say to myself, “Guess I’ll go over to the dennisranch and see what the guys are up to.”
It is true what is said about writing. The more you write, the better you become. And it is good to listen to yourself in your own words.
And…you are a lot smarter than some of the most educated people I know.
I have been visiting ..for some time, although I don’t always seem to feel the need to comment. You are so matter of fact and say it all for me! There is so much value in the way you carry on with your family, the ranch and with the animals under your care…you are a comfort to read. Please… just keep on keepin’ on!
Thank you Bev, That is one of the nicest compliments I have ever gotten!
And thank you also Kay. Replies like yours make me want to keep writing. We seldom know what lives we touch unless they tell us. Thank you for letting me know.