for the first time in few years I am living in a town where I really like all the people I meet. sure, every town has it’s a-holes, but I must admit they seem to be few and far in between, fairly easy to avoid. this is a summer town, but unbeknownst to many, thrives in winter, with it’s handful of locals with big hearts.

I went to a sunday evening barbeque at channels ranch last night. tons of people showed up, everyone is friends. kids are kayaking, parents are sneaking off to toke, people are fishing, drinking beer, basking in the sun and enjoying a beautiful montana sunset over the tobacco roots. they have hockey leagues, yoga sessions, bowling teams, meat cook offs, golf tournaments and numerous other adventures to get together with. I love seeing familiar faces where ever I go. and I love all these events that introduce me to the crowd more and I love starting to know everyone.

the funny thing about this town, is that it has your back.

I’ve never experienced living in such a small town, and it’s funny how I feel like the chances of being alone in a city are greater than in a small town that has only 800 some people.

the cotton woods are falling like snow. everything is green, it’s pleasantly warm with a slight breeze, the river is right there. I can hop in my boat right in town and float/channel surf down to channels ranch, maybe get a ride back up from a friend. I love my life here. passionately.

my fishing rod came in the mail today. finally!