Bitterroot and Bergamot

My dear BlogFriends,

I've posted almost every day for two and a half years, and in so doing have made some lovely friends. On behalf of my faithful visitors who come regularly to B&B, I must tell you that the blog will be on hiatus for a time. I am dealing with an unexpected health problem that is consuming much time and energy.

I miss my little blog rituals more than I can say, the most pleasurable being my visits to your corners of the world. Eventually, I hope to resume posting and sharing.

Thank you for everything - your comments, your visits, your friendship, the glimpses you offer me into your own lives. My own life is so enriched by these encounters.

Labels: Blackfoot River, Montana, river, shimmering, water

Taken at the Missoula County Fair in western Montana.

On clear days and in unburned places, (see previous post) the sound of fast-moving water was a joy. Water became a refuge.

Concern over the forest fires in western Montana is what has prompted me to take a break from posting. I just spent three weeks in Montana in places that were surrounded by active fires pouring out thick, acrid smoke. My family and I spent time trying to protect our little ancient family cabin from being swept up in an uncontrolled fire that started in a wilderness area.

Now that September is here with cooler temperatures, the destructive power of the fires is abating to some degree. The drought, however, remains severe, and another bout of hot, windy weather could kick everything up again.

Pray for rain for the suffering land and all living beings present there.

Setting sun, obscured by red smoke

Taken in Missoula, Montana


Jocko Lakes fire

Taken north of Seeley Lake in western Montana's Swan Valley


Jocko Lakes fire

Taken just south of Seeley Lake, Montana


Helicopter dumping water on grass fire

Taken in the Flathead Valley

Labels: Montana, wildfire