Between working as a clinical educational therapist and flipping houses, Patty’s lifelong love of horses found her riding the remote back country of Patagonia, Peru, Mexico, and Europe, or gathering and moving cattle on California and Idaho ranches. Whether moving cattle or houses, Patty is an expert when it comes to organizing and executing an efficient move. Still on the go, she divides her time between a beautiful colonial town in the highlands of Central Mexico and Santa Barbara, California. When she isn’t writing, reading, or traveling, you may find her creating beauty in her garden, urban sketching, or enjoying time with friends, family, and her Rough Coat Collie, Max.
10 Strange Laws Unique to Wyoming
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Wherever we live, work, or travel, we need to follow basic laws for the common good. But Wyoming has some strange laws that are specifically unique to the state –…
Quick Quiz: Are You Ready to Call Wyoming Home??
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Wyoming is a paradise for nature and sports lovers. But if you’re a winter sports enthusiast who needs regular hits of big-city nightlife and uber metropolitan shopping sprees, the Cowboy…
10 Hard-to-Believe Things Most Wyomingites Do
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From women-run cattle ranches to outdoor enthusiasts who adore pulverizing black diamonds, it can be hard to think outside the box when it comes to the stereotypes that define Wyomingites….
20 Phrases Only a True Wyomingite Would Understand
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Wyomingites are friendly folks who are proud of their state. They’re more than happy to invite you over for supper at dinnertime or teach you the safest way to dout…
5 Reasons You Should NOT Move to Wyoming
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Check out these five solid reasons why Wyoming may not be your cup of chai – then you can decide if they’re complete deal-breakers. Do you shiver and shudder just…
Moving from Seattle to Phoenix
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If the overcast skies and drizzle aren’t doing it, is the high cost of living driving you out of Seattle? Phoenix has close to 300 days of sunshine and a…
Moving from Las Vegas to NYC
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Are you ready to pull the plug on Las Vegas and move to fabulous New York City? Despite the higher cost of living, you’re likely looking forward to the significant…
Moving from Boston to NYC
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For years, Boston and New York City have sparred over culture, religion, money, sports teams, and history – and the rivalry continues today. If living in Boston makes you feel…
Moving from Honolulu to Las Vegas
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Honolulu is one of the nation’s most expensive cities. Over the years, scores of Honolulu residents have moved from the Island of Oahu to Las Vegas, known as Hawaii’s ninth…
Moving from Atlanta to Seattle
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Are you moving to Seattle for employment opportunities that provide 22% higher pay, or for the exquisite geography that offers over 170 islands dotted throughout the Puget Sound, dense evergreen…