I want to be a Victorian Cat. The life of a modern cat is a dull one. Have you seen the videos of cats playing with iPads? That’s probably the only good thing about being a 21st century feline, and my backwards family doesn’t even own an iPad. But really, to live in […]
Years ago when David and I were in our early twenties, we received an anniversary card from my mother in-law inscribed with these words, “Happy Anniversary to a Couple of Kidders”. With three little ones at the time, and plans for only one more, I had no clue that I would still be raising […]
It’s hard to believe, but we made it through track season without bone chilling wind, rain, or wearing a blanket. Instead of selling coffee, cocoa, and chili, the concession stand sold sodas, popcorn, and candy. Kalispell must have done something right because Mother Nature blessed us with sunshine and blue skies. It was atypical […]
On May 8, 2010, I published a blog post titled “10 Ideas for an Outdoorsy Mother’s Day”. The post received some feedback, but the Squidoo Lens I made on the topic has done pitifully – at least in the internet traffic department. I was hoping to inspire moms to get active and do something other […]
1. Honesty is the best policy – Of course, it is. “Oh what a tangled web we weave, when first we practice to deceive.” 2. The truth hurts – Whether we are the giver or receiver of the truth, it can be unpleasant. 3. It’s nice to be different – Following the […]
The setting for the David Thompson Black Powder Shoot in Eureka was held on a golden prairie surrounded by mountains with spectacular views into Canada. The scenery was out of this world. It is no wonder that the Lakota loved this land. As we entered the rendezvous grounds, I beheld a sweeping landscape […]
A tipi (also tepee and teepee) is a Lakota name for a conical tent traditionally made of animal skins and wooden poles used by the nomadic tribes and sedentary tribal dwellers (when hunting) of the Great Plains. – Wikipedia It was indescribably beautiful at last weekend’s Mountain Man Rendezvous in Eureka, Montana. Tipis dotted the vast […]
Warm weather has brought out the snakes and David has encountered them on two occasions. First, by stepping into a nest of them along Rails to Trails, and second by running over one as we were cycling down the hill to the bike path in Kalispell. Not much thought was given to his […]
If you love spending time outdoors, learning the art of fire-making is an essential skill. It is also a necessary survival skill for those wanting to venture into the wilderness. Whether you are a fan of camping, hiking, or outdoor exploration, understanding the fundamentals of fire-making will help you on any adventure. Plus, you don’t […]
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