Pride in Seattle

Yesterday my youngest, Emily, took her goddaughter to the Pride festivities in Seattle. Looks like a good time was had by all. Today the Oldest, Kate, will take The Adorable One, aka Fiona, to the Pride Parade in Downtown.

In a few weeks the lot of them, including my son Henry will be coming for a visit. 

More pics

Fiona, aka "The Adorable One", at the Pride Parade in Seattle

Gastronomical Signs of Spring/Early Summer

Sorry for the blurry picture, old phone and all. Morels, fresh. Wonderful in a variety of ways. It helps to know people who hunt for these. 

Also, how we bbq in Butte:

110 Years ago

When Butte's population was over 3 times what it is now, labor/management issues were not settled by negotiations often, the IWW was very active, the mine owners had hired Pinkerton goons to act as their personal police.

And today:

All I Could Want

The best Father's Day present I've ever had.

Lilacs, it's really June now.

Even though it was 31 yesterday morning, and will barely hit 60 today, Wednesday is supposed to be in the high 70's. We'll see. However,  the Lilacs of Butte have decided it's time. Pretty predictable, never happens before June. This one is half mile from my house, and faces south so it gets lots of sun.

Eh, it's still only June

Weather forecast for today and tonight:

Today

Cloudy early, then off and on rain showers for the afternoon. High 46F. Winds NW at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 70%..

Tonight

Rain and snow showers this evening transitioning to snow showers overnight. Low 32F. Winds W at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precip 70%. Snow accumulations less than one inch.

Like I said, it's still early June. 

Fiona Redux

Just got this from her mom this morning, couldn't resist. 9 years old.