Caption: Jessie Veeder (Scofield)
Jessie Veeder (Scofield) 

There's Nothing Wilder

Series: Essays from the Veeder Ranch
From: Prairie Public
Length: 00:04:30

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A heartwarming essay of a young girl's visit to the ranch, with reflections on the human relationship with horses. It's perhaps my favorite of Jessie's essays ... so far. Read the full description.

Jessie3_small We highly recommend these essays from the rugged, yet beautiful Veeder Ranch near Watford City, North Dakota. Rural listeners will relate, and urban listeners will enjoy these illuminating and romantic reflections on rural life. Jessie Veeder (Scofield) is a triple talent ... musician, essayist and photographer. We've been delighted by her contribution to our show and felt compelled to share.

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Piece Description

We highly recommend these essays from the rugged, yet beautiful Veeder Ranch near Watford City, North Dakota. Rural listeners will relate, and urban listeners will enjoy these illuminating and romantic reflections on rural life. Jessie Veeder (Scofield) is a triple talent ... musician, essayist and photographer. We've been delighted by her contribution to our show and felt compelled to share.

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http://veederranch.com/