From being a singer and songwriter in big cities to falling in love with a man and the land in rural America, Eliza’s story reveals one possibility after another.  She epitomizes being a “possibilist” always asking “What can we do if this is where we want to get?  How could we do a version of what could be?”  Eliza brings sparkle to this podcast through her engaging story-telling about “listening to the small voice inside that says something has to change” and knowing that is a clue to your authentic self and how possibilities will find you.  And for Eliza, living in a place where there are 3 people per square mile, that has even included making music with a famous ex-rocker!

Eliza Blue is a shepherd, writer and folk-singer.  In addition to her weekly column “Little Pasture on the Prairie,”  which is carried by twelve different publications, she is a regular contributor to South Dakota Public Radio and Prairie Public Radio with her monthly series:  Postcards from the Prairie.

Her first book, Accidental Rancher, a collection of essays about her transition from urbanite to ranch hand, came out in 2020.  Other writing credits include a recent New York Times Op/Ed about ranch life.  Her New television show for SDPB, Wish You Were Here, a traveling concert series celebrating  rural life, debuted in January 2021.  Her creative work and story can be found at www.elizablue.net

Eliza, her rancher husband and two children live in rural northwest South Dakota along with the lambs, chickens and a donkey.