The Wild West describes our trip to Montana this summer.
We flew into Bozeman and drove about an hour to a small town called Emigrant. The Old Crow Medicine Show was the band we saw at the Old Saloon (est. 1902) in Emigrant, Montana. It was an outdoor venue in a friendly small town with lots of hats and boots. Emigrant is about 45 minutes from Yellowstone National Park. We entered the park through Gardiner, Montana, which is the north entrance.

Liver sausage makes a good spread for Ritz crackers. This recipe makes a lot, so use it when you have company.
In mixing bowl combine all ingredients except half of cream cheese. Mix well until creamy. Pack firmly into 2 cup round bowl lined with foil. Chill several hours or until firm. Remove from bowl. Frost with remaining cream cheese. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Makes 12 servings.

The Union County Farmers Market recently became a place of creativity, talent and youthful excitement as local young people gathered for a special Youth Festival.
The festival gave youth an opportunity to showcase their skills and creativity by entering items in a variety of categories. Participants could choose from an impressive selection of entries, including fruits, vegetables, jellies, jams, preserves and eggs.

Legendary characters never die--they live forever as myths.
Take Jesus. If all the splinters that were reputed to have been part of His cross were combined, a city larger than any in existence could be built.
If all the rooms that Washington and Lincoln allegedly slept in were gathered into one hotel, no city would be large enough to contain it.
Today, America and the world was shocked and saddened to hear of the passing of a living legend, none other than East Tennessee's Dolly Parton. President Donald Trump ordered the American flag flown at half mast in her honor.

The mourning dove (Zenaidura macroura) is truly an All-American bird that can be found from coast to coast. It is brownish gray in color and around 1 foot in length with a wingspread of 20 inches. The dove has a long, slender tail that is white bordered and a black spot behind the eye. The species is monomorphic, meaning the male and female look alike. Birds that show distinct differences between the sexes are classified as dimorphic.

The spirit of Mayberry is set to take over downtown Mount Airy, N.C. once again as the annual Mayberry Days returns September 21-27, drawing fans of The Andy Griffith Show from across the United States and beyond. The weeklong celebration honors the enduring legacy of Andy Griffith and the small-town values that made the fictional Mayberry a beloved part of American culture.

Were you there? Did you miss it?

Santa was sporting his summer look - trimmed hair and beard and a summer-weight Santa suit! The day was perfect, sunny and warm without being humid, and no snow. And the Farmers’ Market vendors were ready for the holiday.

He sat there looking at me through blurry eyes from playing games on his laptop computer until the wee hours of the morning. His hair was multi-colored like a rainbow and spiked with the top flowing downward which made his head appear to have a small umbrella sitting on top.

He was around six feet tall, but very slender with no apparent muscle mass which a seventeen year old boy should have because of hormones, but because of his sedentary life style and intake of mostly junk, processed food, and lack of exercise his maleness looked suspect.

When the Edsel was introduced in 1957, Ford Motor Company believed it had created a car that would become one of America’s most successful new automobiles. Instead, the Edsel became one of the most famous unsuccessful gambles in automotive history. Although the Edsel disappeared from production after only a few years, its unusual styling, innovative technology, and place in American automotive history have made it a highly collectible classic car today.

September is recognized nationwide as both National Recovery Month and National Suicide Prevention Month, offering communities an opportunity to raise awareness, reduce stigma, and remind those who may be struggling that help is available and hope is real.

Although these observances focus on different issues, they share a common purpose: encouraging people to seek help, supporting individuals and families affected by mental health or substance use challenges, and fostering communities where everyone feels valued, connected, and supported.