Skijoring articles have been jumping out at me this week. I don’t mean that they are literally jumping off the page at me, just that I have read a couple of skijoring articles. I am using irony. According to M and E’s Algebra book, The principles of Algebra explained through the eyes of Fred. they […]
A Taste of Montana – 4H Food Fair
It seemed the holidays were barely behind us when E asked me to help her think of a 4-H Food Fair entry. Food Fair came earlier than usual this year and the theme was A Taste of Montana. After brainstorming some ideas, she and I decided that her creamy huckleberry fudge would be a winner. Hoping to sway […]
Commander’s Palace Bread Pudding with Rum Sauce: Today in History: Pre-sliced Bread Ban
Sliced bread from the grocery in Montana is different and I don’t mean in a good way. It’s not as soft and fresh as I am accustomed to buying in the south. Perhaps it is because there aren’t any commercial bakeries in town or maybe it is a regional preference of westerners to prefer stale […]
The Mail Slot
Once in awhile I pause and think about the things that I have manifested. Sometimes my mental picture makes me smile, other times it does not. A few years ago, I manifested a bat. Mallory and E found it hanging tenaciously onto our screen door. I asked it to leave nicely but it wouldn’t give up without […]
The Coldest Mardi Gras Ever
Just when I thought the holidays were over, I remembered Mardi Gras. I checked online to see what date it falls on this year and discovered the celebration will be on Tuesday, March 8th. That got me to thinking of my husband David, and the coldest Mardi Gras ever, which I refer to as sometime […]
Would You Hike in 5 Degrees? A Winter Hike in Glacier National Park
Before we had our traditional black-eyed peas and cabbage for New Year’s dinner, we took a hike in Glacier. It was about 5 degrees, so we knew to bundle up like the Michelin Man. It was a pretty busy afternoon near Fish Creek and as we headed out onto the trail, a group of gals […]
12 Blog Favorites from 2010
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, […]
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 […]
