Hard to believe that we have reached the month of May ALREADY!
We probably say this every year, but I've never seen a year fly by so fast.
I think it may even be no exaggeration this year because our minds have been filled with so many extremes---amazing winter weather, even better spring weather, personal losses and challenges, political noise, going to this place and that . . . .
It's been a full four months, and it looks like there's no slow down ahead.
I guess that's good, but sometimes we do like to have time to process or that ever perennial wish of smelling the roses.
Anywho, we're starting out May with another beauty of a day.
Yesterday was a full one for me: garden rototilled and ready for seeds and transplants, a trip to town to pick up some items and, yes, another trip to The Flower Farm where my life is always enriched by the beauty and the friendly folks who are both shopping and working.
Yesterday, I met Kasey who's in her first year helping out at The Flower Farm. Twas an instant friendship when we learned of so many commonalities we share, mainly horses and photography.
I'm really looking forward to getting to know her and to learn the rest of her story.
Yesterday was also topped off with an important life event: the first horseback ride of the year.
Even ubiquitous mosquitoes could not keep me from my plan to climb aboard Lily and enjoy an evening ride around the place.
It took some mosquito spray and the ever-present vigilance of Bill, but we got the job done.
What a ride it was, especially considering the medical ups and downs of the past few months.
That ol' gal felt good the moment I climbed into the saddle. I must add that the physical therapy exercises I learned last summer, and have continued to do, helped a lot too.
Twas no effort to swing that right leg over the saddle. A couple of years ago that leg was stiff as a board. So, I'm a believer in physical therapy.
We kept the ride short and sweet and safe with Bill always looking on. I don't think Lily minded the brevity a bit because there were treats afterward.
Bill goes fishing on a lot of spring, summer and fall evenings so I made him a deal.
If he'll devote one night a week to humoring me through some horseback riding, I won't say a word about his trips to Cocolalla Creek, Grouse Creek, Pack River, the Moyie, etc.
So, looking forward to more rides ahead and maybe giving Lefty a spin too.
More in Max Oswald's story in the link below on what is a proud Love family moment.
Kasey Mueller, photographer and friendly face at The Flower Farm.
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Thursday Throwbacks: enjoy the random photos of yesteryear.
Sandpoint lost another great recently. His name was Skip Pucci. Skip and Nancy had been married forever, it seems.
Skip was a highly successful builder with many iconic area structures to his credit.
He was also the first Sandpoint person Bill met when he came to the National Scout Jamboree in 1973.
Skip picked Bill up at the airport after his flight from Louisiana. Like Bill, Skip was heavily involved in scouting.
My most favorite memory of Skip, which includes many, was the day he took my mother in his horse-drawn cart and took her through the Fourth of July Parade.
To say she was thrilled with the opportunity would be an understatement.
Skip left behind a wonderful family, and my love goes out to all of them.
RIP, Skip.
You were a good friend, you will be missed and your memory will shine.
Chewin' the fat.
Met these hikers on a trail in beautiful Boulder Meadows.
I ordered these masks, crafted by Crystal Green in West Virginia, for my Kentucky Derby party guests back in 2021.
No party this year but great memories of those in the past.
My neighbor and classmate, Gary.
Below, Akasha (the lavender lady) one of the friendly faces at The Flower Farm.
Twas a barn sale down the road a few years ago, and the neighbors showed up to visit and to purchase a few items.
I taught with Yogi at Sandpoint High, and he came to the barn sale.
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