October is rolling right along and the leaves are dropping like crazy. It’s a good thing because last year they didn’t get a chance to have a proper fall. An early freeze came along and stopped them in their tracks. They were quite confused and clung to the branches all winter long blocking our view […]
I told E it was cold this morning and she should wear pants when we go for our walk. However, she did not. She left wearing shorts and we had barely reached the sidewalk when she said, “Wait a minute, I’ve got to go bundle up.” I waited out front and started raking leaves while […]
M and E took their first solo hike yesterday. The distance wasn’t very far, about 2 miles (they are accustomed to much longer) up the mountain to an overlook in the valley. David and I had gone up there the day before and thought it would be a great place for them to practice hiking […]
My vegetable garden did miserably this year; so did my apple trees. If I was a pioneer and had to live off of the fruits of my labor, my family would starve this winter. I’m not sure what happened. I tried some different veggies this year, broccoli and cauliflower. You would think with broccoli and cauliflower […]
It was the same old ocean-like waves in the road heading up to the Jewel Basin. The rough and bumpy ride up the gravel road made the seven miles to Camp Misery seem quite long. It was beautiful weather, so it was a no-brainer that the trailhead parking lot was full. We found a spot, grabbed our packs, and headed off […]
My camera came with me on my walk this morning. It’s the first full day of fall and I wanted to capture some of the brilliant color that is beginning to show. Bright reds It appears the fall colors will be beautiful this year and I’m happy for that. I felt jipped last year when the […]
It’s barely fall up here in the frozen north, but there is a nip in the air and winter is just around the corner. It’s the time of year we start thinking about another pair of winter boots or another style of hat. The leaves are beginning to turn and sidewalks are scattered with shades […]
In today’s post I thought I’d share one thing about Montana I’m not so fond of. Usually, I go on about what fun I have and how much I love this place. Today will be a change of pace. Some articles in this blog or on the website describe the change of seasons and how much I […]
This is one of those perfect Montana days, late in summer when warm sunshine lifts our soul as the spirit of autumn surrounds us. Shorter days and cooler nights, Soon the lovely birds take flight. One last picnic to end it all. Before you know it, It will be fall. Green and heat, Mosquitoes and Deet, […]
A Thanksgiving Day Poem….Enjoy! Thanksgiving Day By Lydia Maria Child Over the river and through the wood, To grandfathers house we go; The horse knows the way To carry the sleigh Through the white and drifted snow. Over the river annd through the wood- Oh, how the wind does blow! It stings the toes, And […]
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