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Christmas 2025
The days are getting shorter, even as I type. Although I miss the 10pm sunsets of summer, the early nights remind us to come in from the cold, enjoy the alpenglow views, and have some hot cocoa. It’s been a beautiful, mild fall, with migratory fowl honking their way south across the cerulean skies. Although…
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What I Did on my Italian Vacation
I waited two years for Bryan Peterson to offer a photography workshop to Tuscany. As soon as I registered, I started planning and organizing, even though it was a year away. Airfare, hotels, museum tickets, winery tours . . . all booked. For this trip of a lifetime, my husband, my sister and her husband,…
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Christmas 2024
Our Big News?! Jeff is calling it quits and signing up for Social Security next month. Twelve years with Consumer Direct Care Network! He has officially designated the heirs of his office chair, napping couch, and parking spot. It seems like only yesterday we stumbled upon a company right here in Western Montana seeking his…
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Christmas 2023
Merry Christmas and thanks for visiting my blog. Jeff and I were blessed with another happy and healthy year. Hope you were too! We started the year with a surprise. Bailey Beverly Harriott was born on December 29. A little sooner than expected. Nick and Alice are adoring parents and Bailey is definitely adorable. Jeff…
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Christmas Horse Magic
The fire had burned down to glowing coals. The bright yellows and oranges quieting to warm reds and pinks. Alexa filled the house with a cheery mix of Christmas tunes. Becky could hear the pots and pans clacking in the kitchen and smelled the aromas of roast beast and yeasty fresh bread. She knew she…
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Christmas 2022
It’s going to be a Mega White Christmas this year. Crazy weather in Montana. Warmest October on record. Then . . . BAM. The November of Arctic Ice and Snow. When the sun is shining it isn’t so bad. The downside of living in a scenic mountain valley, however, are the inversions. Cold air gets…
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Christmas 2021
Christmas 2021 launched us into 2022. I ended the year with a busy Christmas card and a newsy report of all things 2021.
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Puppy Tales from Phoebe
Log Entry #1: There is Evil at the bottom of my water bowl that I must uncover. I paw frantically, sometimes with all four paws, to no avail. I am hampered in my efforts by my Human who continues to fill the bowl with liquid. Does she think she can drown Evil? Silly Human. Evil…
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Say Something Because She Can’t Breathe
I just read the words of Debbie Hanifin on Facebook. She is a young black woman living in Fairfield, CT. I used to live there. Fairfield is predominately white and affluent. Seems like the bigots in Fairfield want her to move back to Bridgeport, which is more economically and racially diverse. I am appalled at…
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Cricket
Cricket was three and a half years old when she was murdered. Cricket was born on our wedding anniversary. I really wanted a snuggly dog and Cricket loved affection. Cricket and I were a bonded pair. Cricket was very athletic and loved agility. Cricket loved to chase balls but wasn’t crazy about bringing them back.…