Even though the days keep getting up near fifty degrees with snow only on the mountain tops, I know that sooner or later, Mother Nature will regain her senses and it’ll be snowy, icy, cold, and nasty. To that end, Vernon cut me some firewood today. A couple hours later, I had five hardworking grandkids…
Happy Christmas
Ten Sleep’s Christmas parade. 4-H’ers decorate their pickup… Fire pits on Main Street for s’mores before the parade… Then, the parade… short but extra sweet with the theme of lollipops and gingerbread… And while little kids went to see Santa, Vernon and I went to the brewery for a cup of soup and a fireworks…
Collected Stories 16
The following is part of the papers in the Oscar Hoback collection as collected by Edna Greet. Devine and his men disregarded the threat of the “Revenge Gange” and went to the Hole-in-the-Wall at the appointed time to gather their cattle, and on July 23, 1897, the fight occurred. A condensed description of the fight,…
Throwback Thursday: Perfect, v.2.0
This was first published December 19, 2014. Ah. Maybe. Maybe. The end is in sight! I feel better, but still am short on energy! Still… I could get up and do short periods of work before I’d sit back down and rest. I did finish the last of the presents for the grandsons… Now, my…
No Thyme
You know when you’re looking for something and it drives you nuts because you can’t find it? In my case, it was thyme. That wonderful spice that I need for my “pork loin in plum sauce” that I will be cooking for Christmas. I thought I had some. I knew I had some. So I…
Author Craig Johnson
Once again, author Craig Johnson visited the Ten Sleep Library. Over 80 people attended his synopsis of his latest novella, Tooth and Claw. He also read his Christmas short story entitled “Starter’s End”. Novels and Longmire merch were available for purchase. Fancy Christmas cookies and hot chocolate loaded our back room. We’re one of the…
Reminder
Wrapping presents, making candy, watching Christmas Chronicles 2 with Lacee and Reagan, followed by a third place showing by the librarian team at Trivia Night. Just an average before Christmas day. Just thought I’d remind you… I have a few calendars for $20 still available… And, for those of you local…
Collected Stories 15
The following is part of the papers in the Oscar Hoback collection as collected by Edna Greet. In 1897, Devine, who was a very determined man, gave public notice that he intended to cover that region and recover anything with a CY brand on it. Bob and Al Smith, who were brothers-in-law, with Bob Taylor,…
Throwback Thursday: Local Mystery, v.2.0
This was first published December 13, 2014. OK, all you internet gurus… I have a search for you! On our little geology trip the other day, our neighbor showed us this. I know you can’t see it well here, but this gives you a perspective. Halfway up the steep slope, under a little overhang… A…
Wordless Wednesday: Irresistible Sunset
For a jigsaw puzzle of this irresistible sunset, go HERE.