My birthday here at the Fortress of Platitudes would have been incomplete without pinto beans and party animals. Notes: — All party animal photos by Izzy and Molly owner Lori.
My birthday here at the Fortress of Platitudes would have been incomplete without pinto beans and party animals. Notes: — All party animal photos by Izzy and Molly owner Lori.





I’m sure it’s a long wait through two cups of coffee before I get going but he puts up with it, sort of.

Brother-in-law Matt and Cowboy Matt taking the ’97 Dodge truck home to Montana and sister Hope. i’m Dinner at The Range with Susan and Tom. Livestock duties kept Hope at home in Montana. Cowboy 2 resting up Sunday morning, after the big visit.

I can see that my morning writing time is about up … And I forgot that December 6 was his 1-year anniversary here and his guess-work third birthday. We’re goin’ for a walk.

Click on photos to open.
It snowed before and after the November 5 election and probably was the best snow we’ve had at my 6,000 foot home elevation since 2006. I measured 10 inches on the picnic table on November 7 and there probably were an inch or two more before settling. Cowboy 2.0 started out doubtful but was enjoying …