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02 September 2017
Hazey Driving - Clinton, Montana
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01 September 2017
31 August 2017
Surrounded - Missoula, Montana
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Smoke still ringing our valley brought to mind Glenn Kaiser's bluesy song "We are surrounded...by the witness cloud..."
The good news: The corn & cabbages at Benson's Farm still seem to be growing just fine!
30 August 2017
Pocket Snake - Missoula, Montana
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- W. C. Fields (1880-1946)
Spying this dandy little snake along our walking trail instantly flashed me back to another day about 20 years ago on a trail rife with tree root crannies, when a dear nephew excitedly whisper-yelled, "Auntie! Don't move!"
Of course, being a good auntie, I froze mid-stride - and said nephew reached right between my cranny-straddled feet to pick up a lovely little snake much like this one. (Shudder!)
The same dear boy, at an educational classroom event, volunteered his mum who was 'not afraid to hold the snake' - this one giant-sized and showcased by a professional handler. And - bravo! - Mum did not disappoint!
Ah, the joys of loving fearless boys!
28 August 2017
Progress: Same Time, Next Day, Clearer View - Missoula, Montana
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The promise of rain provided enough humidity shift to damp down some fire activity, and afternoon showers provided a few days of respite from weeks of wildfire smoke.
27 August 2017
Smoky Morning View - Missoula, Montana
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Wednesday morning's commute traffic stopped at just the right spot to allow this view across Benson's Farm to the hazey outlines of Missoula's westward mountains.
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