Posts from the ‘Front Porch Musings’ category

Just another Friday at the office

Girls love their shoes and Wild Thing is no exception…4 new ones were the order of the day, this Friday.

Two of her six “shoes” are new from two years ago. The remaining four were due to be replaced a year ago. I have an upcoming trip which you all are welcome to come along on via From the Front Porch. I hate planning trips. Wild Thing will be departing some time after September 1 and no later than September 11. September 11 is the most likely, but you never know :)!

To the point…I was not risking another trip on the old tires.

Karl (see the black furry back end) and I parked behind the Kalispell Tire-Rama, hoisted Wild Thing on her own leveling jacks and let the techs from Tire-Rama mount, balance, shuffle and install, while we napped/worked respectively.

The cold front arrived the night before – the day was pleasant – and we were out and about with visions of an upcoming adventure in our heads. Just another Friday at the office.

Saturday morning: The Road Home

I have some incredible photos of “The Road Home” and incredible experiences viewing the road home in all directions as I’ve come and gone on my way to and from my home of the last four years. I breathe deeper and move to that place of peace and serenity, that is home to me, every time I turn onto my road and watch the mountains and clouds.

Sometimes, I think I’ve seen the view every way it can be seen….

…and then – something new on this Saturday morning…on the road home.

The Road Home Series on Flickr

Buzzin’

The schedule has been a bit full this week…all of that celebratin’ and work and walks and stomach rubs and yikes, it is Friday! I thought of this photo (from 6/21/2010) this morning as I like it and it matches my head which is buzzin’ with things to do.

Happy Friday and a good weekend to all!

Birthday breakfast with my best boys

It’s double nickels for me today! I was born in 19-double nickels and am double nickels in twenty-ten…might go get a lottery ticket :)!

Thanks to all who sent cards, emails, comments and a special thank you to Regis from Belgium who surprised me mightily with a box of Belgian chocolate (Godiva!).

I had no idea when I started this blog to keep friends and family apprised of my life and as a venue for some writing that people from all over, not only the U.S., but the world, would be interested in seeing what goes on in my corner of it. The friendships, connections and sharing of thoughts and memories make the differences less and the sense of community greater.

Cheers to all!

Fresh and new

Smoke from fires in British Columbia cleared out late yesterday afternoon. The night cooled down into the 40’s.

A fresh new week starts with a fresh new morning.

Happy Monday and a good week to all!

Friday: From the front porch

This week had its challenges, but much was experienced and learned!

And now, 6:30 on Friday evening, with the work week done and a low-key weekend unplanned, I am ending the day as I started – on the front porch.

Last night was another that stayed warm overnight, barely dipping below 70F before it started heating up.

But we all enjoyed a cool morning outside…

Bob, on a chair on the front porch in this photo, but he had been out and about earlier on his morning rounds.

Karl, behind the sunroom where I sat in my chair. We shared a morning biscotti and contemplated our respective days. And yes, Karl wins the prize for best attitude in front of the camera :)!

Friday: From the front porch.


Photos taken 8/6/2010