That is a beautiful tree and will only increase in size and magnificence! I've been dragging my feet on reading Kimmerer's book for too long, thanks for the reminder.
Agreed on this past Winter being like the guest that couldn't take the hint. Perhaps this Spring will be short and we'll launch full-on into Summer shortly as well.
I was up on one of my favorite logging roads yesterday which was delightful for two ... well, three actually, primary reasons. 1) I didn't encounter a single other person which, given it's both Mothers Day weekend and UM graduation weekend, isn't something that can be said about any other trail near Missoula; 2) I got to get face-to-face with abundant blooming Arrowleaf Balsamroot which, to date this spring, I'd only seen from a fair distance; and 3) the flowers are blooming magnificently on the serviceberry bushes. Glorious!
Happy spring...and condolences, again, on this Mother's Day.
Your reference to shad running triggered a memory I had almost completely forgotten:
In the part of the world where I grew up, community fish frys, associated with annual herring runs, were a big deal. I didn't (and don't) care much for seafood, so I was usually bored when my parents dragged me to them. But in retrospect, I cherish all these seasonal rites throughout the year!
That is a beautiful tree and will only increase in size and magnificence! I've been dragging my feet on reading Kimmerer's book for too long, thanks for the reminder.
I feel about that way in midsummer 😂 But this weekend I got to be around some lilacs just opening and they were very welcome.
If you haven't seen Midsommar the movie... I'm not sure I recommend it, but I enjoyed it 🤣
Agreed on this past Winter being like the guest that couldn't take the hint. Perhaps this Spring will be short and we'll launch full-on into Summer shortly as well.
Fingers crossed!
I was up on one of my favorite logging roads yesterday which was delightful for two ... well, three actually, primary reasons. 1) I didn't encounter a single other person which, given it's both Mothers Day weekend and UM graduation weekend, isn't something that can be said about any other trail near Missoula; 2) I got to get face-to-face with abundant blooming Arrowleaf Balsamroot which, to date this spring, I'd only seen from a fair distance; and 3) the flowers are blooming magnificently on the serviceberry bushes. Glorious!
Sounds lovely!
Happy spring...and condolences, again, on this Mother's Day.
Your reference to shad running triggered a memory I had almost completely forgotten:
In the part of the world where I grew up, community fish frys, associated with annual herring runs, were a big deal. I didn't (and don't) care much for seafood, so I was usually bored when my parents dragged me to them. But in retrospect, I cherish all these seasonal rites throughout the year!
https://www.nsrwa.org/see-herring-runs-south-shore/
We used to have fish fries with the shad run down this way until pollution killed most of them.