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  • After Work Party

  • A Cautionary Tale: My Best Buy Fiasco

    Let’s talk about a recent online shopping debacle that left me both frustrated and DVD-rich (not in a good way). Work’s been a bit odd lately, so I’ve had more time to dwell on this little drama of mine. So, here’s the situation: my trusty old laptop can’t handle the newfangled DVD+Rs, so I was…

  • Delaminating

    Hello from Missoula Montana! It is kind of cold with snow on the way.  A lot of readers have contacted me and wondered what the last blog was about. Just a possible change in jobs.  I did not get word from my source so I still don’t know.  It is so close to when my…

  • Happy Birthday Mom

    These virtual flowers are blooming across the Web Lodge just for you, Mom! They’re a small token of my immense love and appreciation for the most determined woman I know. You make every day brighter, even on the chilliest winter mornings. Can’t wait to celebrate with you soon! (or adjust the ending as you prefer)…

  • The Day Before …

    Hello from Missoula, Montana! The sun’s playing hide and seek today, and I swear it’s about 16 degrees out. Yeah, that’s chilly in my book, and if you think otherwise, well, that’s on you. Can you sense the cold-induced edginess in my words? Last night, post-work, I zipped over to Pattee Canyon, racing against the…

  • Riding The Trainer

  • Monday’s Mysterious Fog

    Good morning, readers! Imagine starting your week with a drive shrouded in thick fog, where the world seems wrapped in a mysterious blanket. That’s exactly how my Monday began. In the quiet hush of the fog, I heard unsettling news. Tragically, two more lives were lost at the Big Mountain Ski Area in Whitefish. Another…

  • G Spot

    “Sharpening the Noir”. Does any one know what this means.  I don’t even know if I am spelling it right.  If you offended, I am not trying to offend you, it just sounds cool.  Even if I don’t know how to spell it or know what it means. You may ask yourself, “where does he…

  • Starting The Weekend

    Act One of this winter tableau opens with a scene of quiet introspection. Flanking a solitary figure clad in the cozy armor of winter wear are two snow sentinels, traditional in their build, yet unique in their frosty presence. This person, lost in thought or perhaps capturing the moment through a lens, stands as the…

  • And Winter Continues

  • Skate Skiing and Car Fixing

    Hey there, folks! Greetings from the winter wonderland of Missoula, Montana. Last night, I found myself whizzing through Pattee Canyon, leaving fresh trails in the snow, and today… well, let’s just say my car decided it needed a little TLC. Big news is on the horizon, and soon my buddy Paul will be joining in…

  • So Yea! No Motivation

    Hey there, everyone! Last night was one of those moments when motivation and winter gloom battled it out. I managed to squeeze in a 10-mile spin on the trainer, but let’s just say it was more about keeping the blues at bay than setting any records. There’s something about this endless darkness and cold that’s…

  • Leaky Pipes

    Hey there, blog fam! Quick shout-out to the ever-amazing Lynn and the one-and-only ROAR – hope you’re staying cozy in this weather rollercoaster. Winter in Missoula is playing its usual games – a dash of warmth, a sprinkle of snow, and a whole lot of wishing for spring. So, here’s a little tale from my…

  • Bested My Time in Seeley Lake

    Greetings from the hushed winter beauty of Missoula, Montana! Just yesterday, I found myself amidst the frosty pines and crisp air of the 2008 Ozone Pursuit. With gear almost identical to last year’s, I had one new ally—skate skis, a generous gift from a friend. These new skis have transformed the trails from a grueling…

  • Changing Weather

    Today was a day of dodging and weaving through the whims of Mother Nature. The plan was simple: a bike ride to bask in the unusually warm January weather. Sipping my morning coffee at City Brew, I was ready for a leisurely pedal. But as often happens in the mountains, the weather had other plans.…

  • TGIF

    Ah, my apologies for that oversight! Let’s fix that and add in those helpful links to the Missoula Diaries blog post. Missoula Diaries: Ski Plans, Chores, and Camera Dreams Happy Friday, folks! Greetings from my cozy, if somewhat dungeon-like, apartment in Missoula, Montana. As the weekend rolls in, I’m gearing up for a whirlwind of…

  • Montana Mountain Bikers Unite

    It’s a classic showdown in Montana, where mountain bikers and wilderness advocates find themselves at a crossroads. Imagine a world where the rugged trails of the Beaverhead-Deer Lodge and Gallatin National Forests become off-limits to the tire treads of mountain bikes. That’s the scene unfolding in Montana, where the creation of new Wilderness Study Areas…

  • Trans Fats Are Really Bad For You

    Ever bitten into a scrumptious cookie and wondered what makes it so deliciously crisp yet, oh so bad for you? It’s time to lift the lid on the enigmatic world of trans fats. Our culinary culprit, trans fat, is a type of dietary fat that’s been both a boon and a bane for food lovers…