Category Archives: Life at the Schoon Ranch

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And now: meet the newest equine life form to appear at the ranchito: it’s Jumpin’ Jack Flash! (he’s the one lying down…)

Am pleased to present a newly arrived (and dang if he ain’t adorable) creature here at the Schoon ranchito — being gently bothered in the photo above by resident anthropoid and colt-whisperer, Kathleen. The newbie is our spankin’ fresh wonder-boy, … Continue reading

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Look what WE got for ChristmaKwanzaYulishPaganDay…

Just in time for the solstice holidays: here’s a quick vid of the six horses that IERAL recently rescued enjoying their new home in our south pasture. Thanks to Karla S. for capturing their excitement at having room to run and grass to … Continue reading

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The nice humans at the Des Moines Register dropped by the ranchito for a chat. Zenn appreciates.

Click on the image to watch me bumble my way thru an interview with the Register’s Kyle Munson about the first Zenn Scarlett novel. Then, head outside to roam around the property with me, Kyle and the DMR’s indulgent video crew. You’ll have to sit … Continue reading

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So, another Iowa winter done. Coulda been worse. Now, spring… and all those pesky projects we’d been putting off until things thawed out…

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Zenn visits Books Bones & Buffy for a chat. Plus: animal pix!

The Under Nameless Stars Blog Tour bus pulls into the spacious campus parking lot of Tammy Sparks’s hangout for an interview and some photo-bits from the Schoon farm. Join us! Blog Tour & Giveaway: UNDER NAMELESS STARS – Interview & … Continue reading

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Ranch critters!

         

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Home base….

So, for those with a love of old homes: the Schoon ranchito-house in her summer greenery.             Aerial (well, cherry-picker-assisted) shot, lookin’ east.   And the place post-snowfall. You can just about hear the sleigh-bells… … Continue reading

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