I’m not always a fan of Pantone’s choice for Color of the Year, but I’m kinda digging this year’s Mocha Mousse. Maybe it’s because I’m a fan of both mocha and mousse, but the whole color just feels calm and…
I had heard about the Northern Lights. I had seen pictures from various sources. But I never realized I’d be able to see them myself. When I moved back to Montana, my buddy Steve pointed out that we can actually…
The water situation at my house is unique due to well usage restrictions and the recent closure of the water delivery company. I now haul water using a 350-gallon tank on a trailer. This opens up options for gardening but presents challenges in winter. I aim to collect rainwater and supplement with city water. A video of my first water hauling trip is on YouTube.
Great little thunderstorm last night to start the spring weather. The dog was less than impressed by the thunder. It brought a bit of rain with it, but we’re going to need a lot more to make it through summer…
When I first moved into this house, I noticed a bull snake living underneath my front steps. He was pretty cool–kept mainly to himself and decimated the rodent population. After a few years, he disappeared. This year, it’s rabbits. There…
I didn’t quite nail the timing this year. Got up to Freezout too late to catch the birds leaving in the morning, and couldn’t stay long due to work. I’ll get ’em next year. I think I just need to…
Playing a little catch up with the winter weather we’ve been having. Finally got to go skiing–might be the only time this year, so we made the most of it. As I’m writing this, it’s 50ºF outside, so that might…
It was almost 40º when I took the scenic route home today. Lots of slush and mud, a few birds, and a great opportunity for black and white photography.
Trying to get in the habit of going for a drive in the evenings to see what I can see. Sometimes the sunsets fizzle, but it’s always great to just get out of the house.