Big Engine

Big Engine

My Dad, Ed, worked for the Union Pacific Railroad as a brakeman and a conductor. One of the many benefits of working for UP–free train rides for family anywhere the line traveled. I vividly remember the night my Dad got me a ride in the engine of a train bound...
Honesty

Honesty

As we were preparing for a baby shower at Megan’s house – the normal chaos was playing out.  We expected a lot of Katie and Holt’s friends and there were all the things that needed to be done to make it a special evening.  Hank was part of the team,...
Geronimo

Geronimo

Geronimo was the Chief of the Chiricahua Apaches. He is remembered for leading his tribe against white settlers in Arizona for more than ten years. The name Geronimo has its roots in Greek meaning sacred name or saint’s name —Jerome. You can also find references...
April Fools!

April Fools!

It reminded me of the boy who cried wolf, when there was finally a real threat, no one paid any attention.  Katie and Holt went to their birthing class on the first day of April getting ready for April 24th and Clio’s expected birthday. Katie started having...
Wilderness

Wilderness

I attended a panel discussion that featured a recent Outdoor Idaho production on the Boulder White Cloud Wilderness area.  The Wilderness Society had worked for decades with partners locally and nationally to protect this pristine area. It ultimately took Congressman...
Innovation

Innovation

Yes indeed that is a car without a human driver.  I have read that it is very likely we will see this innovation in large long haul vehicles or delivery trucks before we experience it around town. Regardless, this is true innovation-disruptive in so many ways. Uber is...