Whether they’re made over a campfire, on the grill, or in the oven, “Hobo Pockets” have always been a favorite in this family. 🤎 Nothing fancy — seasoned hamburger patties, potatoes, carrots and onions (I use aMcCormick Pot Roast Seasoning) all wrapped up in foil and cooked together. One of t

That Time of Year 🍑 Got twelve pounds of Palisade peaches— from Jeannie Phelps processed, packed, and ready for the freezer. There’s a little bit of work involved in getting 12 pounds of peaches put away, but come January when it’s freezing outside and I pull out a bag for a fresh peach cobbler

The Chaperone 🪶 While The Apprentice was busy watching hawk lessons yesterday evening, this adult Swainson’s Hawk was posted just a little farther down the fence. I can’t say for certain whether this is Mom, but she certainly seemed to have chaperone duty. The youngster stayed nearby while o

The Apprentice 🪶 Yesterday evening I found a familiar face back on the fence. I’m pretty sure this is the same young Swainson’s Hawk I photographed soaked after a storm a couple weeks ago. This time, things looked a little different. One of the adults was perched farther down the fence while

Last Watch 🤎 People sometimes ask how long I’ll wait for one photograph. For me… most of the waiting has nothing to do with pressing the shutter. It’s waiting for the light, waiting for wildlife to settle into their routine, and waiting for everything to line up for just a few seconds. La

Grounded 🪶⛈️ Yesterday afternoon’s rain caught more than just me. This young Swainson’s Hawk ended up riding out the downpour on a fence post in our driveway. For nearly an hour it barely moved, slowly preening, stretching its wings, and letting the Wyoming Sun & breeze do the rest. Wat

Written in Light ⚡🩶 Every lightning strike chooses a path no one could predict. Maybe that’s why I find it so fascinating. For just an instant, the entire landscape changes. Then the darkness settles back in, leaving you waiting for the next flash. Chasing storms isn’t always about findin

Electric Prairie ⚡️ Every summer, Wyoming reminds me why I keep a camera close by. Some storms bring rain. Some bring wind. And every once in a while, one turns the whole prairie into its own light show. These were a few of my favorite moments from tonight’s storm. 📸’s My Driveway 📍Chey