From the Heart of a Small Town
Hi there, welcome to From the Heart of a Small Town!
My name is Kaileigh, and this is a look into my life from a small town in Ontario. I'm a fifteen-year-old girl, and home is a fifty-acre farm where we raise Limousin cattle. My five-year-old dog, Harley, is always by my side, and you'll find her featured in a lot of my stories and pictures.
When I'm not on the ice playing hockey, you can find me training my heifer for the local fairs or writing down the stories from my world. I'm so excited to share my experiences with you, from the pasture to the page.
The Rural Dog
This blog is a journey into the world of dogs, seen through my own eyes. It's a collection of personal dog stories, from the playful antics of my best friend, Harley, to the quiet wisdom of our old dogs. Here, you'll find easy-to-follow training techniques for building a stronger bond with your dog, along with tips on grooming and care to keep them happy and healthy. I'll also explore the unique traits of different dog breeds, sharing insights and my own experiences to help you understand what makes each one special.
Words From the Heart
Welcome to Words from the Heart, my personal space for sharing stories and thoughts. Here, you'll find chapters from a book I'm writing, pulled directly from my imagination and put onto the page for you to read along with me. I'll also share my own journey with writing, talking about my process, the lessons I've learned, and the tools I use to bring my ideas to life. And from time to time, I'll post essays on topics that are important to me, offering a more personal look into the world as I see it.
Saints and Sinners
Welcome to Saints and Sinners, a place where I delve into the lives of the Bible's most fascinating characters. Every month, I'll be writing a new column that explores a different figure, from the well-known heroes to the lesser-known individuals. My goal is to go beyond the basics, focusing on their core values, the full arc of their story, and a few surprising and interesting facts you might not have heard before. I believe that by understanding their journeys—both their triumphs and their failures—we can find valuable lessons for our own lives.
The Halter and the Heart
Welcome to The Halter and the Heart, my personal space dedicated to the incredible world of 4-H and beef cattle. Here, I'll be sharing my own journey, from the early mornings spent in the barn to the thrill of stepping into the show ring. My posts will include personal stories about the animals I've raised and the lessons they've taught me, as well as hands-on advice on how to train a calf for show season. It's a place to celebrate the hard work, passion, and deep connection that comes from raising these amazing animals.
Beyond the Frame
Welcome to Beyond the Frame, where I share the moments I capture with my camera. Here, you'll find a collection of my favorite photos, each one telling a story from my small-town life in Ontario. I'll also be sharing tips and tricks on how to take better photos, from understanding light to finding the perfect angle. My goal is to show you that there's more to a picture than just the image itself—there’s a feeling, a memory, and a world waiting to be explored.
