New phases in life can be scary, like driving a car for the first time or starting college. But I wouldn’t want to be stuck in one season forever.
New Phases
Category: Country Girls Knowledge
Bullying
Many kids and adults get bullied because of what they wear, where they’re from, or how they talk … but God loves everyone equally!
Improvements and Sunny Days
I’m happy spring weather is actually here now so I can go out and get some work done with my horse and mule.
Quirks
I’ve discovered some of Jake’s and Jolene’s quirks through the months that I’ve had them, but the most recent were the best.
Improvement is Sweet
Some may have heard about my mule Jake and how slow progress is with him, but two days ago something changed.
Trainers
When it comes to your animal, you should always be the lead mare, or alpha, or you won’t get the respect you need from your animal.
A New Horse
Sometimes things in our life change, sometimes not always seeming good but underneath some good can always come out of it.
Slowly but Surely
Having a mule is a whole new challenge. I’m glad to say progress is continuously going up.
Training a Mule
I’ve dealt with horses and a range of animals but never a mule. Especially never an abused, sickly mule.
So Strong, So Kind, So True
A poem by Katie Dodd.
In Your Name I Pray
A poem by Katie.
My First Trip
My first summer away from home I got my sister back and my first time on an airplane was a first class experience.
I’m Not Ready
A poem, by Katie.
Life Is Like A Mirror
A Poem, by Katie.
Mother’s Hands
A poem by Katie.
Like a Dove
A Poem by Katie.
A New Year
A poem, by Katie.
Be Thankful
Country Girls Knowledge, by Katie Be Thankful For those without a reason to be thankful. Be thankful for the people who fight for your country. Be thankful to the workers to keep the country running. Be thankful for the children who see the light in the darkness. Be thankful for your ancestors who fought for […]
Judging Others
By Katie Why do humans judge people? Because it’s sin and we’re all sinners. Sometimes we do it subconsciously and sometimes we do it consciously. You can be sitting down watching a movie and judge the actor playing the character’s part, or in a store and someone walks by if they don’t reach your standards of […]
Pioneers 101
NEW COLUMN! Country Girls Knowledge My name is Katie Dodd, I’m 16 years old, and live in Clifton, Tennessee. My hobbies are reading, writing, walking, occasionally riding horses, and a lot of other activities. My passions are animals first and then comes writing. I love making random stories up or writing poetry to express feelings. […]