Monthly Archives: April 2015

  In the middle of April each spring, we await the arrival of the hummingbirds. Some of them undoubtedly have traveled hundreds of miles before they reach our back yard, but they always know to come to the window and … Continue reading →

 One of the things that my mom passed on to me is a love to garden. My first major “employment,” in fact, was weeding my mother’s garden for 25 cents and hour!  But in doing so I gained an appreciation … Continue reading →

When I started fifth grade in Polson, Montana, I got to choose an instrument to play in band. Since my folks could not afford to buy an instrument, I got a loaner from school. I began on a baritone, but … Continue reading →

 We’ve  had a couple opportunities to visit the East Coast of the United States. On one occasion we wandered through a cemetery and were fascinated by the names and dates which went back to the early beginnings of our nation.  … Continue reading →