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The old Safeway Grocery Store on West Broadway just adjacent to St. Patricks's Hospital, (how handy) will be the scene of malt debauchery and music Saturday, Feb 11, 2-8 pm, in Missoula.  Read Full Story

Now in its 9th year, The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival has become the largest cinema event in Montana and the premier venue for non-fiction film in the American West.  In 2010, the festival drew an audience of 12,000 and received nearly 1000 film entries from every corner of the globe.  A unique setting for filmmakers to premiere new work and for audiences to see innovative new films and also classics in the genre, the festival presents an average of 125 non-fiction films annually at the... Read Full Story

This sweetheart is just so incredibly cute that I have to share.  "Jade" appears on the blogsite Jean's Musings , which I have linked. Read Full Story

This is a terrific map of Missoula. You can zoom in and pan around and examine a variety of restaurants and other attractions. Physically, the map is featured on the website DiscoveryMap.com It may take ten seconds or so to load. You can zoom by rolling your mouse wheel. Place cursor on a featured site for details. Enable Javascript to experience our Map. Download Firefox or Google Chrome for the best Javascript experience. Read Full Story

There is very little in the World that so warms a heart as seeing a child love a pet. And that goes both ways. My granddaughter, Madi, has two dogs now, Bentley, above, and SkipJon. Read Full Story

Many Super Sundays have been busts but I anticipate a good close game between the Patriots and the Giants.  Both teams know each other very well, and both know that the game could hinge on very minor mistakes and a few standout performances.   I like this match-up, and, although I am not a big fan of either team, I would like to see the Giants win this, just to pass around the honors a little.  I don't believe it is good for any sport when only one or two teams are dominate.  So...spread... Read Full Story

Winter in the Bitterroot This photo was taken in December, 2011, along the Bitterroot River south of Missoula. The peak in the background is Blue Mountain. Read Full Story

Here are brand new photos of two of the six granddaughters on my side of the family. (My spouse has four on her side.)  Of course we consider ALL of them to be our granddaughters, that almost goes without saying. Read Full Story

This is a gorgeous time of the year up in the Mission Mountain range near Polson, Montana. Read Full Story

Jake and Molly live with my sister-in-law's daughter and grandchildren. How can anyone possibly resist these little faces?  Do you also sometimes think: "Why can't they always stay this size?"   Jake (left) and Molly Jake and Molly spooning or nesting Molly zonked out on the couch Read Full Story