It’s June 10th. It’s snowing.
I would like to say this is unusual but it isn’t.
You get through it.
You take a deep breath.
You focus on the positive (fewer fires in August and September).
You hunker down.
You accept it.
You bake.
You think about other things.
You get through today.
You make it to the next tree.
You clean your house.
You organize the closets.
You look at old photographs.
You let your kids watch tv.
You remind yourself that it won’t be this way forever.
You’re grateful.
You don’t complain.
You suck it up.
You do it.
Because that is what needs to be done.
And that is the essence of living in Montana. The lesson that shapes the people who choose to let their hearts and bodies roam free in these mountains and prairies.
A lesson that most places have forgotten.
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mother nature needs some hot flashes!
Thank you for putting things into perspective mama! I have a tendency to focus on the negative weather Oregon has been having.
Thank You Julie! it's all in the attitude right!?
Speak for yourself . we hit 110 degrees this week. Ouch! cooling down today.
well, baking might not be a good means of dealing with it then! hahahahaha I was raised in Phoenix…I don't miss those days a bit.
Now son of mine, that is why Montana boys should stay in Montana!
hahahaha–it’s june 11th. my bad.