Appreciate the special moments of the season

By Katie Kaliff-Jagels of Brewster, Neb.
Dec 5, 2022
Dec 5, 2022

PPR Jagels (1).JPG — The sun rises on the Jagels ranch near Brewster, Neb. Katie Kaliff-Jagels said she tries to take time to appreciate the special moments like these.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff-Jagels

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By Katie Kaliff-Jagels of Brewster, Neb.

The second Thanksgiving ends I feel like I’m on this giant slip and slide with a handful of deviled eggs in one hand, papers blowing everywhere above me until after Christmas. The time passes so fast, and there are times I don’t know what day it is or what my name is. I can’t believe it is December already.

PPR Jagels (3).JPG — A bull stands on the Jagels ranch with the Sandhills as a backdrop.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff-Jagels

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PPR Jagels (4).JPG — Heifers graze on the Jagels ranch. The Jagels sorted off 10 bred cows after Thanksgiving, to tighten up their calving season.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff-Jagels

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PPR Jagels (5).JPG — Heifers graze on the Jagels ranch. The Jagels sorted off 10 bred cows after Thanksgiving, to tighten up their calving season.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff-Jagels

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PPR Jagels (6).jpg — Katie Kaliff-Jagels gets a picture with Santa at the Dunning, Neb., Christmas Extravaganza. A tradition of the season is visiting small town craft fairs with a friend.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff-Jagels

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PPR Jagels (2).JPG — The sun rises on the Jagels ranch near Brewster, Neb. Katie Kaliff-Jagels said she tries to take time to appreciate the special moments like these.
Submitted photo by Katie Kaliff-Jagels

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