Timing

We welcomed guests from Buhl, Idaho on Saturday as they traveled to Yellowstone Park.  They were thrilled to be able to stay in the same cabin as they had 15 years ago on their first trip to the Park.  The son, daughter and their mom had a glorious time and will stay with us again when they are in our neck of the woods.   Earlier this summer, we had a couple stop in as they retraced their honeymoon trip in 1956.   They shared a picture of her as the young bride standing in front of one of the cabins when they had wooden shutters with stars on them.  It is hard to describe the wonder at still being  here to welcome visitors to this beautiful country.

The Rankin farm tree has turned a brilliant gold against a perfect blue sky.  It is always the first tree to turn.  We wonder at the mystery of this tree’s timing.  The grain has been harvested and the fields plowed under.  The sunsets are gentle, slow and linger as we finish dinner with a cup of coffee.