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...
Noel

Noel

We had Thanksgiving dinner this year at our home.  It is always fun to have family and friends to celebrate “Hanksgiving” as we call it.  Hank turned four on 11-22 and  he was still on a roll from his birthday extravaganza.  We had the Christmas lights up so it was...
Civility & Surfactant

Civility & Surfactant

Two very noteworthy events for me this week.  First I attended the recognition ceremony of the Idaho State Bar Professionalism and Ethics Section. My good friend Rich Hall was being named as the 2017 Richard C Fields Civility Award recipient. He was introduced by...
9.57

9.57

Indeed it was my birthday this week.  I always have considered myself very lucky and it all started with being born into a great family on 11-7. I am fond of numbers and it seems positive that this is my 67th birthday which adds to 13. My uncle named me Michael Mark...