Category Archives: lake

threads and stuff

Last  week I was driving to my physical therapy appointment (the frozen shoulder is thawing!  Hurray!) and I missed the turn into the parking lot.  I had to drive another half mile until I found a place to turn around. … Continue reading

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both sides now

“I’ve looked at clouds from both sides now…” And then the winds blew the smoke out of here, a lovely break that lasted about 18 hours before returning. It was so good to see the sky and the mountains again.

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red sky in the morning

Remember that old adage, “Red sky in the morning, sailors take warning, red sky at night, sailor’s delight”? It’s a similar story here, far away from the sea. This photo was taken early one morning a few days ago.  That … Continue reading

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options

Son #1 called yesterday and told me that my grandson, while having a tiff with his mother, declared he was leaving and “going to Idaho”. My daughter-in-law replied, “Fine with me.  Good luck getting there!” I didn’t blame him for … Continue reading

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porch chatter

Last Thursday it was time for the annual gathering of the Montana ladies & friends. We had a lot to talk about: summer company, grandchildren, children, food, families, travel plans, etc. We skipped the Housedress Dress Code and the dock … Continue reading

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viva roma

It is time for my annual Tomato Bragging Post. Yes, I know that all of you who grow hundreds of tomatoes every year think that this is pathetic but I don’t care. I have two pots.  A fully grown, ripe … Continue reading

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banjo man’s mountain birthday

Banjo Man wanted to hike into his cabin for his birthday.  So we packed a picnic lunch and, after piling into Sarge’s 4-Runner, we set off up the mountain with our son, daughter-in-law and grandson. Our grandson was thrilled because … Continue reading

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broken eagle

A few weeks ago we had a visit from what we thought was a hawk, but turned out to be a juvenile eagle. Who, sadly, had a broken wing. Calls to wildlife rescue organizations were futile.  He stayed in our … Continue reading

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the summer so far

Summer update, without photos: We’ve had a heat wave, but I think it’s over.  We had a break from the heat, but then again…it might be back.  I am not complaining.  I like it. Because this was only five months … Continue reading

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i’m back

Sorry for not posting.  As you can see, I’ve been very busy. I was with two of my peeps, celebrating the beginning of summer and the resumption of Lessons With Doug.  This is like “Tuesdays With Morrie” except with Doug … Continue reading

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