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To Paula on Independence Day
Greetings Paula – On June 10th, three days after our most recent election, you sent me these words: “We likely won’t have the write-in name information available for a few days. I will send you the info once we have it available.” As I type this, it is the Fourth of July – a day… Continue reading To Paula on Independence Day

Hard Times for Little Animals
We spotted the remains of a fawn kill – most likely by a coyote. On one hand, the tall grass has provided a better spot for the does to leave the fawns, and on the other hand, our resident coyote is new to the area – the old, macho coyote and his one-eyed mate aren’t… Continue reading Hard Times for Little Animals
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Bears in Trego
I had this guy on my porch (Fortine Creek and Brimstone) at 5am trying to get in my empty trash can. Scared him off only to come back at 10pm that night. That day I called the bear biologist (Wildlife Conflict Specialist? Grizzly Bear Technician? Something official sounding), Justine, and told her I was awakened… Continue reading Bears in Trego
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Reasons to Drive Past Whitefish
In Whitefish
Purchasing a bicycle to get to work is a luxury (for tax purposes). An exercise bike is not.
Purchasing a camera is a luxury. Having photos developed is not.
Pet food is a luxury. Veterinary care is not.
Candles are a luxury. Light bulbs are not.
Videos and DVDs are a luxury. Cable TV is not.
Second hand store items are a luxury. Appliances are not.
Crafted items, including those sold at arts and crafts fairs are luxuries. Computers are not. ..

Supreme Court Speculating
This season’s Supreme Court decisions that center on the second amendment have been a reversal of the trend that passed GCA68 back when I was an underclassman at Bozeman. To me, the second amendment centers on the words “shall not be infringed.” For my entire life, I have watched legislation and court decisions that seemed… Continue reading Supreme Court Speculating
Experience keeps a dear school, but fools will learn in no other. -Benjamin Franklin

My Garden is Assimilated
Years back, one of my Dakota students commented “Well, I’m assimilated.” Living in a state where the largest minority population is American Indian does give some understanding of assimilation – yet as a paleface who taught “Indians of North America”, I have to recognize how much the Native Americans assimilated my European ancestors. In many… Continue reading My Garden is Assimilated