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, […]
Glacier Country
Adventure on the edge of the wilderness
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 […]
Christmas Cookie Traditions [3-Ingredient No-Bake Oreos Cookies and Cream Recipe]
Many of us love baking, sharing, and eating Christmas cookies, a holiday tradition that fills our homes with warmth and sweet, familiar aromas. But have you ever wondered about the history behind this time-honored custom? It all started nearly 1,000 years ago in Medieval Europe. Back then, the growing spice trade introduced flavors like cinnamon, […]
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 […]
Snowshoeing With Kids 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 […]
Black Friday
Black Friday Ads Thanksgiving was great! It snowed all day, the turkey was moist and juicy, and we Skyped with family and friends. Our army pal shared some hilarious quips, I’ll call “humor in uniform”, concerning perspectives people have about Montana. Last night, we watched one of my all time favorite holiday classic movies, “The Bishop’s Wife”. This morning, […]
How to Make Snow
How will we get the groceries home in the winter without them freezing solid? They’ll be in the bed of the pick-up truck exposed to the air! Won’t the cans of soft drinks burst? These were questions our southern brains used to ponder before we moved to the frozen north. Turns out the frozen north isn’t always […]
