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        Sometimes I think I’ve been here before, recognizing a particular boulder in a small meadow along an alpine trail, a trail that is new to me. Sometimes a conversation is word for word the same as … Continue reading

  When I was a child I would bring Monarch butterfly caterpillars into the house and raise them in a Mason jar. First to be done was put about an inch of dirt in the bottom of the jar and … Continue reading

Sometimes it’s the unexpected in a trip that brings a memory and a smile. On our trip to Idaho we stayed one night at an RV park in Mountain Home. It was a pleasant stay—concrete pads, green lawns, clean restrooms—and … Continue reading

I was in Challis, Idaho for only one night but Tom stayed overnight in an RV park for the rest of that week. Challis has a population of about 1200 people and is located in a rather isolated area along … Continue reading

Yesterday, Friday, was the last workday. It was cold that morning and last night. The wind was very strong. I had my heavy jacket on while sitting in my tent writing. Seven of us drove over to a place off … Continue reading

 Have I said that the robins began singing LOUDLY and with great vigor shortly after 4:00 a.m.? And they were still singing, although less robustly, at 10:00 p.m. Today, our 3rd workday, we again divided into two groups. Our group … Continue reading

Wonderful granite peaks, splashed with snow at this time of year, formed a background for our drive through Stanley, Idaho. In the foreground were cabins and meadows, pole and rail fences. Tom and I were on our way on Wednesday, … Continue reading

Tuesday What a day! I’m trying to eat bigger breakfasts, now knowing all the energy needed to make it through the day and still have a functioning brain. Had granola with yogurt on it, some pieces of fresh fruit, scrambled … Continue reading

Monday First day of volunteering! Breakfast was tasty but I soon learned I needed to eat much more on succeeding days in order to have enough energy for the job. Coffee was camp coffee made in a very large pan. … Continue reading

A loud, frightening roar woke me from a deep sleep—like the roar of a waterfall– and I sat upright in my tent. What? My rational mind clicked on and I thought it must be a cloudburst from a violent thunderstorm. … Continue reading