Baby Moon

Baby Moon

Always the optimist, I look forward to next year with certainty that it will be exceptional. If the good wishes of my friends are predictive-it should be a happy and healthy year for my family. Not wanting to be overly superstitious but news from NASA further lowered...
Anticipation

Anticipation

Each morning Karen and I walk the dogs, the later in the year it gets the darker it becomes.  We both conclude it will be good when it starts getting lighter again.  It is not exactly like wishing your life away but it does go against one of  my basic tenets. The...
Albatross

Albatross

I came across several good words this week as I reluctantly read the national news and enjoyed a Monkeewrench mystery. The albatross is a very large oceanic bird which can have a wingspan greater than 10 feet and are found mainly in the southern oceans. The name...
Jurien Bay

Jurien Bay

I spent a couple of days at Grand Targhee resort this week. No snow in McCall and it was time to start the ski season.  Targhee is one of the few ski areas that has received lots of snow and is in full operation.  On top of the excellent conditions, sunny skies, and...
Chain of Title

Chain of Title

I am reminded of my departed brother Bob most days as I work through the administration of his Estate.  It has been a very positive experience as I have met many of his business associates and friends and stayed in close touch with his family. Bob had a dream of a...