Here we are in Happy Valley, about to start the wonderful month of June, full of hiking, biking, fishing, camping, picnics, concerts and, of course, the annual blooming of hateful bigotry toward anything and everything.
It is known as the Treasure State, the only one in the lower 48 with a population of grizzly bears along with elk, deer, antelope, fly fishing, huckleberries, low property taxes, expansive skies, and now.
Like death, taxes and snowfall in May, some things in life are just guaranteed. It is a certainty, a done deal, a fait accompli. However, most things in life are just the opposite, outcomes decided.
“What the hell is that?” I don’t know, take a closer look. “It’s a dead snake (bends down to inspect). AAHHH!!!! It’s not dead! It’s not dead!” I watched in mock horror as my bride.
“Wow, so Helly Hansen is owned by Vail!” What? Where’d you hear such a stupid thing? “The video that’s taking the internet by storm! It’s on YouTube and called ‘How Corporate Consolidation is Killing Ski.