It’s the end of the blogging year and I want to thank all of you for your support and good will. Your comments have made my family and me smile and think. I feel so lucky that you have taken the time to share with me over this past year. May you all have a healthy, […]
Month: December 2010
The Little Red Dress – The Duffy Family’s 1891 Christmas Journey to Kalispell
“Twas the night before Christmas, when all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse. Except for the Duffys Mother, Father, and five, So harsh was their journey Nearly frozen they’d arrive.” _______________________________ Christmas Eve 1891 – The Duffy’s Journey It was Christmas Eve of 1891 when the Duffy family […]
History of Christmas Cookie Traditions [3-Ingredient No-Bake Oreos Cookies and Cream Recipe]
Many of us love to bake, exchange, and eat Christmas cookies. But how many of us know the history behind this time-honored tradition? Let’s go back about 1,000 years to Medieval Europe where the practice of baking cookies at Christmastime originated. As you can imagine, sugar was a precious commodity in those times. People commonly […]
Old Montana Prison Featured on Ghost Lab
Last July, we stayed overnight at the Budget Inn in Deer Lodge. We were on our way home from Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons. Before leaving town, we had a choice; visit The Old Montana Prison or tour the Grant-Kohrs Ranch. We opted for cowboys and cattlemen, The Grant-Kohrs Ranch House in Deer Lodge, Montana […]
Snowflakes
It’s the time of year when watching pure white flakes drifting out of the sky is one of life’s simple pleasures. They brighten up an otherwise gray day and make a beautiful natural flocking on trees. Wilson A. Bently liked snowflakes too. He said, Under the microscope, I found that snowflakes were […]
Confessions
I think that I am having a butt workout and I have been doing better with this hiking business. Mallory is a real dummy. Eileen is too stupid to believe she is soo stupid (not to mention, a whiny). Kyle is extra sweet, Janice….AND SWEETIE Jared is precious. I’m telling these Mallory and Eileen kids […]
The Year Lake Pontchartrain Froze
Frigid Temperatures Grip the South Freezing temperatures gripped Southeast Louisiana this morning. Temperatures hovered around 25 with a wind chill of 18 degrees. No doubt, weather forecasters had called for a “hard freeze” overnight. I’m sure they recommended the three P’s; which are to Protect Pipes, Pets, and Plants. Arctic air is due to invade the […]
Snowshoeing Along the Flathead River, Montana
Cold, brisk air beckoned us to play outdoors and the monochrome landscape along the Flathead River became the perfect winter play-land for snowshoeing. I know it looks downright cold and you may wonder why anyone would want to go outside in such bleak-looking conditions. My answer to that is: for the experience, to […]
The Boy Scout Motto: Be Prepared
The Boy Scout Motto: BE PREPARED The Scout motto means that you are always ready to do what is necessary to help others. It also means you are ready, willing, and able to do what is necessary in any situation that comes along. We’ve had some harsh weather lately, lots of snow and cold […]
