Artist

I think when God strips the trees bare for the winter it is so he can paint the sky a more glorious color. What do you think?

The Day After……

You know all the months and dollars spent preparing for Christmas?  The wonder, the excitement?  And then what happens?  I’ll tell you what happens.  It is all over in less than 20 minutes and you spend the afternoon burning boxes and going thru wrapping paper to make sure any cash and/or gift cards don’t make…

Christmas is like Elk Season.

Christmas and elk season are a lot alike in my book.  Each year we know they are coming, the dates are etched on the calendar and in our minds effortlessly.  The entire year seems to revolve around October and December.  As soon as one year passes the next year immediately begins forming plans and yet…

Washers

I discovered something Thanksgiving day.  I totally, absolutely, undoubtedly am the worst washer player.  Ever.  I found myself comforted somewhat by the fact I was playing with my brother and sister who were almost as bad.  However, I was the lone player who didn’t make a single point the entire game.  I managed to hit…

Elk Camp ~ Part Two

After making the 2 day journey by truck to Colorado, the real work begins after we arrive.  Packing in is a huge process that requires the same amount of care and consideration no matter if you are going 2 miles or 20 miles.  The packs must all be weighed and even, they must be secure…

Soap Thief.

As you, my fair readers know, I try to keep things here at The Wicked Chicken, happy and carefree.  But something happened today that really irritated me.  A person (and I know who) stole this from the bathroom where I work.  “Black Cherry Merlot Foaming Hand Soap” from Bath and Body Works. Since I work…

Elk Camp 2014 – Part One

Elk Camp was very unique this year.  Every year is special in its own way but this was one for the books, I think there may be a poorly rated, low-budget Lifetime movie in the works someday soon but until then I’ll just give you the pleasant high-lights and leave the rest for your imagination. …

Clouds

Have you ever noticed how some days are just good cloud days?  Like God was tired of all clear blue skies and wanted some cotton candy tossed in?  Today was one of those days.  Morning, noon and night the clouds were a sight to behold. I could have sat at the edge of this field…

Wapiti

Every year, during the latter part of October, my family makes the 17 hour journey to the state of Colorado in hot pursuit of the wapiti.  Not only do we take ourselves, we take a friend or two plus 6 horses, 2 canvas wall tents, 2 wood burning stoves, as many coolers are we can…