Spent Saturday evening enjoying the University of Montana Griz take on Appalachian State Mountaineers. Great game, and the Griz are back in their old form. Should be a good year, and that means a lot to Paul and many others in Griz Nation.
Sunday morning breakfast at The Shack in Missoula sitting at an outside table. So nice on a cool morning; felt like I was in the big city (but quieter and cleaner!). Another wonderful experience.
Paul, Caroline and I headed down the Bitterroot Valley, visited my organic farm area (was it really almost 30 years ago I was an apprentice there?), and marveled over the changes to the valley. Then we cut across to Wisdom, and had a lovely visit with dear friends. The Tinsleys are wonderful hosts! But I still should have cashed out my keno winnings at $6! :)
Ended Sunday night with Belfry family in Opportunity. [If you want to read about this interesting community, I suggest the following book: http://www.amazon.com/Opportunity-Montana-Copper-American-Landscape/dp/0807003298] My sister-in-law has severe rheumatoid arthritis, and when I think what she goes through every moment of her life, I can place my situation in perspective. We all need to find cures!
Here back in Havre with Paul, Caroline, and Dolan. I am so blessed to have my family, and know that whatever the end result is, I have had such a good ride in this life. I have no complaints, no regrets.
One final thought: Let's remember what this day stands for: celebrating the laboring class of America. Labor is the backbone of our capitalist system, and we forget that at our own peril.
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