Warding off the Ghouls and Goblins: Sheriff McDuff

Our cat McDuff has affectionately been named The Sheriff because he always poses in protection mode. Today was no exception. I was glad I caught him o…

Our Own Guitar Hero

As students worked away in class I had to catch their many "looks" for the day.  I couldn't help but wonder  if my Afro looked like th…

A Side That is Beautiful

Today was our first snow. "Things looked at patiently from one side after another generally end by showing a side that is beautiful. …

A Leaf Bouquet

It is always a pleasure to be surprised with a bouquet of flowers. I enjoy a bouquet picked fresh from the garden the best. Yesterday JEJ presenting …

Saturday Road Trip: The Northern Lake Tour

We had not taken a twenty-mile road trip for months. We went further yesterday, but still kept with the ritual of loading up the dogs, lunch, and cam…

Friday Night Ritual: Pioneer Macaroni and Cheese

Reflecting back on my younger days Friday night meant meeting friends after work, making plans to see a movie, or having a game night at somebody…

The Yurt of Martin Creek

What does this look like to you? Last week-end I thought it looked like a very large wrapped hot water tank .  JEJ came up with a great idea to wrap …

God's Country Part 2

JEJ took the dogs for a hike to Lake Ellen today. The weather was perfect for catching the colors of autumn, reflecting sun on the water, and some p…

God's Country

I gave the Sibling Assignment this week: "What do you consider 'God's Country' and why? Raymond Pert's will be  here and Silver V…

Traveling Through Time With The Photo Box

My sister Silver Valley Girl is visiting this week-end. I asked her to bring up two photo boxes from Mom's house. They are photos I organzied a f…

Beautiful October Sunrise

The day has begun on Lake Roosevelt with a beautiful sunrise.

Sister Week-End

SVG at Grandma West's house Tomorrow Silver Valley Girl is arriving at our place. It  has been quite awhile since she has visited here without o…