Bozeman, Montana I went to this place for an REI talk. If you are not aware, Recreation Equipment Inc. is one of the most popular and well-known outdoor sports stores in the Northwest. In years past, they had a 100% return policy and would exchange any item for any reason at any time. These days,…
Month: August 2019
Yellowstone
How does one capture the diversity, the beauty and the grandeur of this park? How can I possibly put into words or cellphone photos the things I saw, heard, felt and experienced? The truth is that I cannot. There is no way I can bring to this web site all that is Yellowstone. I will…
One Neurotic Dog
Now, don’t get me wrong. I am calling Charlie neurotic, but in all reality, it may also be me. We are one pair, for sure, both chock full of weirdness. So, here I am with Charlie the incredible anxiety ridden spastic dog. Charlie is a medium sized poodle, which means high energy and smart as…
Bozeman Spirits Distillery
Bozeman, Montana I was on one of my tourist days. A tourist day is when I take off to a town or museum or place and just explore. I walk around, look at things or visit places, pop in and out of stores and observe. I take my time and browse around. That time I…
Two Rodeos and a WaterFest
I am currently sitting on the back patio of my longtime girlfriend’s house in Bozeman, MT. She is like sister to me and her two sons my nephews. Our kids grew up together and we went through some of the toughest times in our lives with each other. She is my mentor, friend, and role…
Northern Ale
Kettle Falls, Washington I was camped along the northern part of the Columbia River. I had passed through that area on many previous occasions. This was my first time really staying and looking around. I hit the brewery and really found a great spot with this place. The gentleman who waited on me is also…
So, how is it?
How is the road? What have you learned about yourself? It is awesome and amazing? I hear these things often. I do not always share that much about myself, so not every conversation or encounter leads to the opening of my life to a stranger. I take each part of my day one step at…
My Arch Nemesis, the Wind
It was the middle of the night. I was covered in the dirt that had been blowing into the tent from both the top and the bottom vents. It started at around 10:00 pm and it was now one or two or three… I no longer knew. The wind blew like a madman. I was…
That Thing Called “Food”
I just have to break this one out into it’s own little post. I mean, it has been a huge adjustment and a constant challenge. Next I may talk about bathroom-ing and being dirty. But, for today, as this is ringing in my head like a dinner bell, I want to discuss food. The highlights…
That Thing Called “Work”
I am coming to realize just how liberating it is to be out of my crappy professional job situation. I realize how the ability to dictate if I work, when and where I will work, if I will work for pay, or not, brings an entirely new meaning to “work”. During all of my 55…
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