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life, media

Midway UT, Swiss Days and some history…

Ahh, my hometown of Midway, settled by Swiss immigrants in the 1800’s- in its current late summer glory- we’re coming up on the annual celebration of Swiss Days, August 30-31…. Continue Reading

humor, life, media

back in the swing of things

Phew, what a month it has been. Hardly a moment to do anything but sleep and my filthy house and disheveled affairs show it (hopefully not the children).  Organizing the… Continue Reading

family, life, travel

Backpacking Coyote Gulch

Our spring break story… I took the kids backpacking into Coyote Gulch in Escalante Utah, one of the most beautiful places on earth, a spot I’ve been backpacking before- but… Continue Reading