This week, every time I speak with a cashier, or barista, or waiter, or nurse, or doctor, or pharmacist, or janitor, or gym worker, or mail delivery person or teacher, I thank them for keeping the city of Missoula running, and our country. They are the glue that keeps our lives functioning during these unique times. They are irreplaceable and on the front lines.

Thank you all.

Well folks, winter has arrived here in the great North of Montana. I’m busy writing and about to head to a doctors appointment. But first I’d like to post this image of a great white-tailed deer taken last week on the prairie. It’s been an absolute honor to live in these great mountains the last six years.

It looks like wolves are poised to return to Colorado thanks to voters and a re-introduction initiative. Although Colorado is home to beautiful mountains and national forests, the state is rather tame compared to Montana due to the lack of native predators like wolves and grizzlies.

Let’s hope this changes very soon.

I took this image of a wild wolf in Glacier National Park last fall, when Wrigley was still alive. It was our last trip into Glacier together. I’ll never forget you, old friend. It was an honor to have you at my feet for almost thirteen years. What a day we had in Glacier.