Nora Roberts's Blog, page 19
July 5, 2021
Summer Daze
I love summer. I like the heat, the sun, the sudden wild storms, the bursting gardens. I love looking out my window and spotting a hummingbird at the feeder, or hovering over my flowers. Just yesterday while I was deadheading roses, one of these little flying jewels hovered a foot away from me, watching—like: What’re … Continue reading Summer Daze →
June 20, 2021
Montana – Day 16
Business day. We have a foundation meeting every quarter, and this one actually makes our spring session. Kat and Jason do the vast—I’m mean vast—bulk of the work. BW, Kayla and I vote on asks and discuss. Kayla also works on projects or finding them. Griffin gives it up for a nap, and we get … Continue reading Montana – Day 16 →
June 19, 2021
Montana – Day 15
Just a gorgeous day for a ride. We head out—sans Kat and Griffin—right after breakfast. I think it’s been about three years since I’ve been on a horse, and I’m looking forward to some time in the saddle. Jenna’s our guide, and the woman who gave Kayla and Jason their fundamentals instruction picks our mounts. … Continue reading Montana – Day 15 →
June 18, 2021
Montana – Day 14
Kat, Griffin and I have an indoor morning while the rest of the gang is out riding a UTV. Griffin and I play the Bowling Game. I set up the colorful rubbery foam pins, counting them off. Finish with a dramatic TEN, often like The Count: Ten Bowling Pins! Ten! Ha-ha-ha! Then he gleefully runs … Continue reading Montana – Day 14 →
June 17, 2021
Montana – Day 13
Shortly after breakfast, Jason and Griffin discover a buffalo pie in the side yard. Huh. BW finds, by the fence, a hunk of shedded buffalo fur. Apparently somebody got out of a pasture and came visiting during the night. I’m kind of disappointed I didn’t happen to glance out the window and spot him—or her. … Continue reading Montana – Day 13 →
June 16, 2021
Montana – Day 12
Time for a little gardening on a bright summer day. First thing, find the spot. I have to figure if I plant these revived marigolds anywhere but in with the foundation shrubs, they’ll just get mowed down. Doesn’t seem right to bring them back to life for such a short, violent end. Still, they need … Continue reading Montana – Day 12 →
June 15, 2021
Montana – Day 11
Most excellent massage time. Warm! Tent flap open to the gorgeous view. The fan running inside the tent sounds like ocean surf, and my massage therapist has good, strong hands. Back home, loose and relaxed to hang out, work a little—on the porch. Then Jason figures out how to hook his computer and his HBO … Continue reading Montana – Day 11 →
June 14, 2021
Montana – Day 10
Pretty day that promises even prettier as we head out to Garnet Ghost Town. Gabriella, our driver and guide, is as easy-breezy as the day. It’s just cool enough when we get there for—most of us—to want our jackets or hoodies, but oh so pleasant. I love the feel of this place, the piney air, … Continue reading Montana – Day 10 →
June 13, 2021
Montana – Day 9
An early start today a we’re leaving to visit the Garrett ghost town at nine. That means Sunday huckleberry pancakes for breakfast at the ranch before we head out. Warmer weather and blue skies set the tone for our Saturday. Kayla and Jason have a good, solid riding lesson—time to practice working with a horse, … Continue reading Montana – Day 9 →
June 12, 2021
Montana – Day 8
Pretty day—such a nice improvement weather-wise. Still, we take it kind of easy—vacation, after all. We keep an eye on mother bird and the second hatched chick. This one fell out of the nest, too, but BW saw it and put it back quickly. She seems okay with that, and so far so good. Another … Continue reading Montana – Day 8 →
