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April showers bring May flowers, right?

Is it really May already? Seems like most of April’s showers took a detour around Willow Creek. We’ve been in need of a good soak and luckily last night Mother Nature delivered.  She might not have been on time, but at least she didn’t forget about us this time around. It’s amazing how a good [...]

Red sky at night, sailor’s delight…..

Gotta love Montana’s big sky! Snapped this shot last week following dinner (a savory steak and a glass of vino)   : ) And yes, this sky is more “pink” but for all those who have wondered where the old adage came from, read on…. Weather systems typically move from west to east, and red clouds [...]

Reminiscing…..

Last night I attended Ag Appreciation night my folks. The event is held annually by the Gallatin Valley Rotary Club and there was a good turnout of farmers and ranchers from the valley. I spent most of the evening watching old-timers celebrate, laugh, and reminisce with their neighbors and friends. I left with a feeling of nostalgia for the years gone by [...]

Greetings!

With the shortening of days and cooling of temperatures, I can’t help but wonder where the past couple months went. As usual, summer flew by. We’ve had  a good summer. And although we’re short on moisture and hoping for a good rain, we are thankful for the successful harvest and adequate pasture land. We weaned the [...]

2011 Portraits of the kiddos

Each summer I force my nieces and nephew to throw on their Sunday best, and strike a pose or two around the ranch. Lil’ Miss Molly was spared this year.   Below are a few of my favorites.