Brett Cooper

Like I retreat in words.

I do not read text messages.

I drag my feet on confirming plans because I'm like, I

don't know.

Do I really want to leave my bed?

Do I want to get off my couch and take my baby?

Whatever.

I do it all.

And you know what?

It makes me feel like shit.

It really does.

Because I know that it is not the respectful thing to do.

I know that I should and can be better.

And I know that if I want to have a full life with community and great friends and a big wonderful circle of wonderful, smart, great people, I know that you have to lean in and respond and partake and initiate.

You have to help build the village that you want to see.

And showing up when people are reaching out and trying to make plans is a start, but it is truly

I'm like, the better thing to do would be to show up with a good rancher steak.

Now, as America turns 250 years old this year, everyone is going to be talking about our country's greatest milestones, but I want to take it a step further.

I want to honor the people behind the scenes, the American ranchers who worked hard to keep us fed for the entire history of our country.

And my friends over at Good Ranchers exist to protect that legacy.