Diary 1/11

The date today is 1/11/11.  Wow!  I keep thinking about the little girl and the others who were killed in the Arizona rampage.  We all need to be aware of what hatred can do.  The misguided, instability of the man, boy? who did the shooting is as sad as the fate of those who attended a ralley so innocently.  Be nice, people.  It is important.  Sorry, I just had to say something.  The snow is receding and showing all the work that lies ahead.  In some ways I am ready for some warmer weather, but coming in just now I see we are to deal with a new phenomena, MUD!  8 elk spotted up the hill.  As the snow goes away, there is great new tendrils of grass and young shoots on the bushes waking up.  Great feed for pregnant mamas who have to feed almost 18 hours a day.