March - 2019

Signs of Montana #3

We still shoot mail thieves in Montana.

Bueller not Mueller

This one never goes out of style. #muellerbutton

Who Now? Nadja Drost and PBS Newshour

The other night I was watching PBS Newshour and saw a new face: Nadja Drost. A few days later, I sat down and flipped on PBS. There she was again. I wondered why. PBS is a risk-averse outfit. Every one of their news anchors and senior reporters has spent years working his or her way up though the ranks. Many of them have made lateral transfers from other mainstream media organizations, often later in their career. Nearly all have reported on a wide variety of topics and can r

Springtime Priorities

The course is open! Rules 23-1 and 25-1 apply.

Crust Skiing

We got a lot of snow this winter. As of mid-March, we still have nearly 18" on the level. A firm crust developed overnight and lasted for a few hours this morning. We were able to get in some skiing around our place. Check out the YouTube video below.

Cartography

Squiggle of Livability Map

Towns and cities of the Rocky Mountain West consistently top lists for "Livability". By livability, I mean good weather, good views, a decent job market, proximity to public lands, affordable homes, and sparse traffic. We've been residents of six western states over the past three decades (10 different towns, 3 mortgages). We have traveled extensively in the region for work and play, including many extended stays. As a result, we have refined our opinion of Western geography.