Freezing out the bears in summer
Bears are a pain. Most mountain residents have bear trouble. Car break-ins, house break-ins, ruining gardens, killing livestock and just
Read MoreDiary of a mad homeowner
The trials and tribulations of fixing up a house filled with character but not much else
Animals
Skeeter’s job
When it rains, things grow. When things grow, other things come to eat. Skeeter lies in wait for all things
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Seattle weather
In early June Seattle moved to the Bar B. The clouds hung low on Shadow Mountain and this place could
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Autumn light
Autumn in the mountains is the best season of all. The light changes and has a glow not found in
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Pictures of Buzz
Pictures of Buzz help me to remember what a great cat he was. He’s been gone almost 2 weeks now
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Buzz! Where are you?
Dang old Buzz has gone missing. He’s been gone for three days and I know that’s not unusual for cats
Read MoreQuiet! Team Dog Bark!
Team Dog Bark continues. Even a visit from animal control didn’t have a real and lasting impact; Mr. I’m An
Read MoreBig, big dude
One of the good things about living up in the mountains is the incredible wildlife. This big boy was munching
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