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keeping the windows closed

We’ve never seen anything like this before. This is smoke. The fires in central Washington are far away, but close enough to fill the air with smoke. Our hearts go out to those folks in Washington who have lost their … Continue reading →

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smoke and fires

Our sunny, hot summer days have turned smokey.  Fires in central Washington are the cause.  It’s amazing how the smoke travels, though it is quite far away. Here’s the link to the map:   http://www.nwccweb.us/information/firemap.aspx Yesterday afternoon a dark red sun … Continue reading →

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getting ready…

…for tomorrow morning’s fishing trip.

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after the parade, it’s summer…

Time to fish.  Check out Banjo Man’s lucky red hat. Time to tease a big cousin. Time to tease Mom with the pool noodles. Time for romance. Time to kayak. And best of all, time for a nap.

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scenes from the clark fork parade

Small town America.  It’s the best. Here are pictures I took while perched on our float as we lined up on a side street. “If you can’t do it in a tractor, it doesn’t need to get done!” (I think … Continue reading →

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getting ready for summer

Story Man has been indispensable this past week. Because he is young.  And energetic.  And doesn’t have a bad back or bad legs or bad knees. And because he is a helpful kind of guy. His uncle was thrilled to … Continue reading →

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sunshine and meatballs

In the kitchen, nothing makes me happier than to make a massive amount of one thing.  I suppose it’s the cook’s equivalent to running a marathon. Banjo Man,  Story Man (formerly known as Son #2) and GL (my dear brother-in-law, … Continue reading →

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last morning on the road

We’re here, as of 11 AM this morning. It feels good.  

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A brief stop at the Little Big Horn yesterday.  It was our first stop in Montana.  Our first battlefield of the trip.  Our first mosquito bites.  This place is always solemn and moving and bigger than I remember from the … Continue reading →

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north to the Badlands

Some Nebraska horses enjoying a beautiful morning. South Dakota!!! We took dozens of pictures in the Badlands.  I’ll post more, but here’s a teaser: Banjo Man and Story Man enjoying the view. Tomorrow we’re off to Wyoming and Montana, with … Continue reading →

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