I'm Dani Nichols, writer, editor, online marketer and all-around media girl. I love long hikes, sunshine, new recipes, the smell of summer rain, fresh coffee, books worth reading, clean fingernails, musty antique stores, good food with good friends, kayaking and new adventures with my incredible husband, Adam.
I got the nickname "Wrangler Dani" after spending three summers as a horse wrangler/ranch hand in Central Oregon. It was one of the most difficult and beautiful times of my life - Wrangler Dani, as my company name, keeps me grounded and reminds me what I'm capable of.
I’ve been informed by my family that I need to start writing more about food. I guess it makes sense, since looking up new places to nosh is one of my very favorite activities (second only to the noshing itself, of course). So, I’m going to regale you with a tale about one of my…
Before we moved, I sat in the last few services we attended at Mariners MV and cried. I knew, deep down in my gut, that leaving that church would be the hardest part of moving. It had become home, family, friends, community. It was where…
I want a piece of open country, where sunlight glints off of tall meadowgrass and crickets hum in the evenings. I want my family to be self-reliant and community-oriented – capable and independent, but never too busy to help a friend. I want a home…
Stolen from Katie, as most good blog ideas are. Since we’re still settling in to a new home and new hometown, this is my written act of presence and thoughtfulness in the jumble. So, here’s what’s on my… VANITY: A giant basket of hair potions,…
We’ve had some changes up in here, folks. The desk from which I used to regale you has been commandeered by my handsome Hubster, who is now working from home in our new little life. I’m hoping for a desk soon, but in the meantime…
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