The wolf drama continues. Feds restored protection for Wyoming wolves, although they did not relist them as endangered. Previously, in 2012, the wolves were removed from the endangered species list and management of the packs was turned over to Wyoming Game and Fish. What happened? The Federal Judge does not believe that Wyoming will maintain…
When I talked to my son this week, I confessed that when I returned from my sabbatical I was not yet rested and refreshed, even though I thought I was. The typical sabbatical lasts 3 months or more. I was gone 6 weeks, not enough time to fully address compassion fatigue. At the same time,…
We are blessed with a beautiful autumn. The days are sunny and crisp. Looks like I may get out in the camper for the weekend. Often, Tango and I arise early, while the sky is still dark, and I slowly prepare for a day of teaching. Several times recently I have subbed in special ed…
A couple of burly guys loaded up all my remaining belongings and unloaded into the garage where I am housed-sitting. We made several van trips.How can I still fill up half of a two-car garage? Apparently I did not divest myself of 75% of my belongings, as I estimated. If I have time before I…
Well, my minister job in Wheatland ended, but I am subbing at the High School. I love being with the older kids. My main subbing gig has been PE!! What a hoot. I was totally non-athletic in high school and college. So, the image of me in the gym, with my whistle and stopwatch, wearing…
I miss having exciting adventures to share. I have been spending time over at my other blog ReverendJane. That is where my alter ego–the respectable adult–writes. And, actually, I have not been writing. I have been posting audio files that contain me delivering some sermons! I just love it. I want to record sermons, play,…
Furnace on: check Quilts out: check Firewood inside: check All ready for a wintry storm coming in, even as I type. Temps tonight are too warm for snow, but it may come tomorrow night. Sigh. I love it now but, if this is another early winter, I will be grouchy by February. Since I am…
I have to get on the road again! My blog stats while I was traveling were sometimes over 800 readers a day. Now, as I quietly reflect, readership is hovering around 100. I am thankful for all of you who check in daily, weekly or just when I travel. I am grateful for your Amazon…
Thursday. Rain, cold, gray blanket sky. Breezy wind is teasing, reminding us she will grow to gale-force soon. Roaring fireplace, hot coffee, soft old comforter. This is early for the first “fireplace fire” of the year. I wonder, will winter come early? We had such extreme weather last year, including big September and May snow…
Wednesday my sabbatical is over, and this past week I have been scurrying to finish my sabbatical projects on time. I finished the cookbook this afternoon and gave it to a couple of folks to preview. It is a church project– treasured recipes that started with the German settlers here one hundred + years ago. Antelope…