Archive for August, 2010
Fall Apples
As I am sitting here enduring this heat my friends in Montana are all getting ready to pick apples. I am usually there to help pick cherries, raspberries and sometimes
My Last Read…
I just finished reading Empire of the Summer Moon: Quanah Parker and the Rise and Fall of the Comanches, The Most Powerful Tribe in American History by S.C. Gwynne. If
Friday Flowers
Took this photo in Montana. The flowers were gently falling from a hanging basket and I thought they were some of the loveliest I have ever seen. I do not have any clue to their identity,
Spicy Saltines
This recipe came from a good friend of mine, Diane, who passed away last year. She was a terrific cook and always had the favorite food at every party she
Montana Vintage Red Barn
Today's photo is a beautiful barn that I love because it is old, big and red. I also like the character of the old white fence that surrounds it. I took
No Full Blown Arachnophobia Here
I am not a big fan of arachnids, but do not suffer from full blown arachnophobia either. I just choose to ignore they exist with the exception of keeping my
Sunflower
Snapped this shot of a sunflower at a friend's ranch yesterday. It has been so hot even the sunflowers have been wilting. I love sunflowers! In July I went to town
Bird Feeder…Not
In Montana my friend has a bird feeder hanging outside her kitchen window. We usually have the opportunity to see a nice variety of pretty birds. This summer we had a little friend
Darling Donkey Decor
I found a fantastic new website and for all you nature people out there who live in the country, northwest, ski or beach areas or simply have a weekend cabin/farmhouse/lake house. This site
Canola Field of Yellow
This year I was lucky to be in Montana when the canola fields were blooming. Wow, they are the most beautiful vision I have ever seen. Acres and acres of vibrant
Ducks Swimming to Safety
This photo was taken in Montana at a friends home. Her ducks were swimming to safety while a large Osprey was hovering to dive for fish in this pond. The ducks
Montana Lily
Found these luscious lilies in Montana and I dearly love the dark pink color. I would love to identify which variety these are as I would love to have them in my
Cooling Waterfall
It is 106 degrees outside today so I am thinking fondly of cool water! This wonderful waterfall sits next to one of my Montana friend's home. Can you even imagine
Grizzly Sow and Cubs
These photos were taken in Glacier National Park. I was NOT prepared and only had my small digital out. It does not have the zoom that my larger has. These
