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Miscellaneous
Downton Abbey, Connections, and The Strap and Crap
Highclere Castle (Downton Abbey), photo source: Richard Munckton My family and I have been watching Downton Abbey. You know, the exceedingly successful British television series produced for PBS Masterpiece. I finished watching the 3rd season over a week ago and let me tell you, I was hooked. I couldn’t wait to watch it at every opportunity. I […]
12 Blog Favorites from 2012
Another year has come to an end and we sincerely hope that we have entertained and informed you in 2012. Thank you for visiting RMKK and sharing your lives with us. We are grateful for your feedback and goodwill. May you have a happy, healthy, and prosperous NEW YEAR! ******************************************** It has become a tradition […]
The Year Santa Had a Rubber Beard
A childhood memory of long ago, Of the jolly ol’ elf, Who says “Ho, ho, ho!” A vision so vivid, It’s still in my mind. Of a Santa so different, Like no other kind. Mom and Dad and Brother and me, Off to Grandmother’s house to see, There we were, dressed to the nines. Everyone […]
A Tale of Turkey – the Last Pet My Dad Gave to Us
It is my father’s 85th birthday and the eve of Thanksgiving; I think it fitting to tell the following tale: Once upon a time, my family and I had a turkey. She was given to us by my dad who is a country boy and believes that everyone, especially children, should have pets. Turkey […]
Lost in Bear Country
Adventure on the edge of the wilderness in Montana can take on many forms… I followed my husband into bear country, he didn’t take his GPS, and we got lost. I will follow him anywhere, sometimes against my better judgment. It never does me any good to complain and to be fair, I must add […]
10 Tasty Trail Treats
You‘ve checked the trail guide, selected the trail, and planned your hike. Your backpack has all of the necessary essentials for a safe hike. With the exception of some good and nutritious trail food, you‘re all set to go. Lightweight, compact, and trail hardy foods that won’t spoil and pack well will help […]
May You Find Your Pot ‘O Gold
A bearded old man seen living in these hills spending his time busily making shoes, was seen hiding gold coins over the hill at the end of the rainbow. The little old man was a fairy-like creature and always into mischief. Each time he was seen, the bearded man in the green coat with […]
A Revolting Week
I’m really having a bad week. It’s been just plain torture. Monday morning, I woke up with a head cold which has left me looking horrible for this entire week. Trust me, if I’m ugly, I can’t survive properly. Then on Wednesday, after sleeping until 9:15 A.M, I awakened with the horrifying knowledge that by 5:30 that night, […]
Season’s Greetings from RockyMountainKids
And the Grinch with his Grinch feet, ice cold in the snow, Stood puzzling and puzzling, how could it be so? It came without ribbons, it came without tags. It came without packages, boxes, or bags. And he puzzled and puzzled until his puzzler was sore. Then the Grinch thought of something he hadn’t before. […]
