Exploring Women’s History Month
It’s hard to admit that I haven’t delved much into Women’s History Month but I’m admitting it … I haven’t. According to history.com, Women’s History Month celebrates the invaluable contributions of women to history, culture, and society. Observed annually in March in the United States since 1987, this significant celebration touches the lives of women young and old in very real ways.
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Exploring the origins, traditions, and symbolism of Valentine’s Day
Given that Valentine’s Day falls right around the end of football season, we’ve turned the month of February into chick flick month – except for Super Bowl Sunday of course. This is a wife’s reward for maintaining her enthusiasm throughout pig-skin season. And the cherry on top? Mr. Fixit takes charge of movie selection with impeccable taste.
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From fitness to finance, new year ambitions abound.
The holiday season is behind us and once again gym parking lots are overflowing as members get a jump start on their new year’s resolutions. The decadent December grocery carts have been replaced with healthy fruits, vegetables, and lean meats. For some, January will be a dry month. Others, avoiding resolutions, are picking a word for the year (mine is creativity). Where did all these resolutions and self-promises come from you may ask? Let’s explore a bit of trivia.
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Nature’s surprise party, showing up unannounced and turning the world into a giant snow globe.
It’s likely that everyone has watched White Christmas, the 1954 movie about a Vermont Inn devoid of snow at the beginning of ski season. That was Bozeman until a few days ago. Overnight we went from mowing the leaves from our still green grass and hiking in t-shirts to getting our steps in with the shovel. Mother Nature sprinkled us with happiness on opening day at Bridger Bowl Ski Area, rewarding snow dancers everywhere.
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‘Twas the month before Christmas, and all was a blurr,
Not a mother was sleeping, before enjoying the myrrh.
She has visions of decorations, presents, and stockings,
Knowing that soon her favorites will come flocking.
She’s making her lists and checking them twice,
Every tiny little detail, right down to the ice.
“I’ll need this, and that, and the other thing,
To make sure for them all the holidays will ring.”
The annual greeting letter needs to be written,
What a year it has been and she’s pretty smitten.
Our family, our friends, they’re all welcome here,
Christmas is the time for having them near.
Traditions run strong in this family’s lifestyle,
Especially for her children, she thinks with a smile.
Mimosas and Caesars for those who partake,
A clink of the glass from the toast that we make.
The fun food, the seafood, the brie, and baked goods,
Thank goodness we often take walks in the woods.
There will be music, movies, menus and more,
And of course, there will always be football galore.
Poker night shenanigans have become legendary,
The luck of the draw is clearly hereditary.
The memories are potent from thirty plus years,
Empty seats at the table make her eyes fill with tears.
New family has joined bringing joy to her heart,
Youthful energy and laughter, always doing their part.
All will start changing as new generations arrive,
Before long the festivities will begin with a drive.
Will it snow she wants to know, although it really won’t matter.
They’ll do what it takes to be part of the clatter.
Fresh customs will form in the halls of the children,
Our joy will be deep as we know the truths hidden.
It isn’t about the long lists, tasks, and lore above,
It’s about making the most of the time with those that you love.
The opportunities for your next Montana adventure are unlimited and Cherry Creek Guest House is ready to serve as your home away.
Tips and tricks from a seasoned lawn owner.
Mr. Fixit is known for his lawns. Each home we’ve lived in has been the envy of the neighborhood, right down to his chipping green.
What’s his trick? He has a few…
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