Loring News for October 28, 2020

With all the snow and cold temperatures, I keep thinking it's November instead of October! My apologies to November ! But I did see that the forecast for this upcoming week is close to 60! Yes, it will be! Somewhere!

The sharp tail grouse are coming into the trees at my house more now that it is cold! The trees offer shelter, sustenance and togetherness. Not concerned with social distancing!

Carol Lumsden and Etta Blunt visited with Debbie Dyrdahl one day this week! Debbie certainly enjoyed the visit!

Many of the ranchers are shipping their calves this week. Keeping those big cattle semis and trailers rolling down the road!

Cindy Clark and Dixie Stordahl braved the weather and drove to Tina Russell’s for Women’s Club! Heather Simonson was already there! So the four of us talked about some club business and snacked on Tina's treats then ventured out again! The night was dark, snow deep and wind howling! We all got home safe!

I finally saw Mars in the east sky about 8 at night! It is a red planet and easy to spot if you have clear skies!

A huge shout out to the road crews and other people who keep us safe during the cold days of winter! And to the staff at the the Hiline Retirement Center along with the residents! I admire you all so much!

I did have a strange thought go through my mind in the middle of the night a couple of days ago. Many of you know that I have taken up a new hobby in the last year and a half. I am learning to paint with watercolors and it is so satisfying! But that's a long time to paint a couple of pictures a week! Thinking what should I do with them...then wow! I could do a live video on Facebook and show several to sell to raise money for the Malta Food bank! There is always a need in the community for the coffers of the food bank. Any way thank you to all who watched, commented and bought pictures! I think I sold 19 out of 22 that I had on the live! I will do it again but probably after the new year! And I got the inspiration to do the live video from Brenda Clark!

Until next time happy Halloween and stay Covid free!!!