It is the only mountain I have ever skied, anywhere, where large red and yellow signs on the lifts proclaim ” Welcome…..This mountain is not like any other you have ever skied. You may become lost, injured or stranded. There are dangerous cliff and other unmarked hazards. Avalanches and weather conditions may change abruptly or […] Read more »
Catharsis
I could tell where my tears hit the dirt of the corral by their tiny indentations. The intermittent snowflakes vanished and dissipated on the ground. I fed him his last carrot moments before and he relished the treat. Sheridan had always had a solid and consistently friendly manner. I hate putting a good friend down. I am even more loathe […] Read more »
Snowy Morning at the Timberline
The snow storm of the previous day was dissipating into a peculiar winter pink of breaking clouds. Scuttles of grey snow squalls swirled around the ridge tops, and tumbled down the canyons. A peek-a-boo sun reflected frigid crystals of suspended flakes. The air shimmered. I loved this land and knew it well. This particular section was one of my favorite […] Read more »
Retrospect
Last year at this time, Rhett was co-captain and one of the nucleus of five seniors that had been teammates for years. I secretly thought this just might be Sheridan’s finest football team in over a century. At the beginning of the year, Rhett was enthusiastic, optimistic, but not quite a true believer. Having watched […] Read more »