Category Archives: Big on: Nature

Life’s Little Lessons I have learned from the great outdoors.

Musings from the Mountain

Posted on April 27, 2011 by

On Earth Day I took my 3 children and the dog for a hike directly behind my house on the mountain. Out of this post came my story on the gratitude I have for the journey I have been on. … Continue reading →

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Today at the Den

Posted on March 29, 2011 by

Here is an excerpt of my post on Mamalode.com today. Please check out my weekly column there, which posts every Tuesday! There were days when I didn’t want to go. The unspoken stubbornness of my youth would create extra weight … Continue reading →

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BLACKOUT THURSDAY AND SNOW WHITE FRIDAY

Posted on November 26, 2010 by

I’m so grateful. Thanksgiving this year was an amazing reminder of being truly connected to where I live, what I love, and who I am. We headed north of our small town to spend the weekend in a cabin with … Continue reading →

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Sundays in my Small Town

Posted on November 21, 2010 by

Winter has finally arrived in Western Montana. In one week the temperature dropped several degrees and during the famous rival football game yesterday the windchillds were below zero. Still, a hearty group of Montanans braved the cold and cheered their … Continue reading →

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PAUSING FOR POETRY AND PICTURES

Posted on November 7, 2010 by

Good Sunday to you, on the first day of Daylight Savings.   As we prepare for the winter that is sure to come, I want to share with you my celebration of autumn from my corner of Big Sky Country.   I will … Continue reading →

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Towny….

Posted on September 27, 2010 by

I love my town!   So I am thrilled to announce that I am writing a bi-weekly post for a new website called Make it Missoula. Last weekend was our local annual homecoming.  You can read my first post on Make … Continue reading →

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FALLING

Posted on September 21, 2010 by

Welcome to Autumn!   As the nights get longer, and the days shorter I always have mixed feelings.  There is a sadness in letting go, but anticipation of what may come.   I find autumn to be a wonderful time to create … Continue reading →

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Rockin’ up Dome Mountain

Posted on August 18, 2010 by

Rock cairn:  noun 1.  A human-made pile of stones erected to define a trail or mark a memorial    2.  A small breed of terrier from Scotland Cairns are found all over the world, and have different spiritual meanings and historical … Continue reading →

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PEAK A WEEK: WELCOME CREEK TRAIL

Posted on June 28, 2010 by

This summer I am motivated to do a lot of hiking with my kids.   With my husband working almost daily and my schedule a little bit lighter I figured it would be an excellent way to share some quality time … Continue reading →

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PA SCHWA

Posted on June 23, 2010 by

I know I am late, but I want to take a minute to publicly thank my own dad, Richard Schwaller (otherwise known as Pa Schwa, or Grandpa Schwa, or GREAT Grandpa Schwa) for being an amazing force in my life. … Continue reading →

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