Due to clouds, rain & snow, we likely won't see much of the total lunar eclipse in Montana and Wyoming overnight (~12:30 to ~1:30). Instead, here is a delicious-looking Oreo cookie eclipse!

"I'm looking for the perfect traveler, but I don't see them. Oh, it's ME... I am perfection. So where are WE going? Be sure to bring treats." Shylo has discovered she is the perfect size to stow away and go on adventures.

#Frostpendeln becomes Mudpendeln.

Link to online Native American Studies for Everyone: Thanks to Dr Anna East. offered again June 2-August 10, 2025. Please forward this registration link to anyone you think might be interested! https://forms.gle/aMB8Wgi4ZvNqkMjT6 #USHistory #Montana

Keep ‘em coming

“NEW: In a victory for voters, #Montana agrees to permanently stop enforcing a law that criminalizes voters unintentionally registered to vote at multiple addresses. Pro-voting groups who sued over the law said it was vague and unconstitutional.”Democracy Docket https://www.democracydocket.com/news-alerts/montana-voter-registration-penalty-law-is-permanently-blocked/

Join the Gallatin Democrats and other concerned citizens for the Dump Trump Democracy March on Sunday, March 16, at 3pm. Gather at the Gallatin County Courthouse (311 W Main St, Bozeman), march to Rouse St, and hear guest speakers including Montana Senator Cora Neumann.
#MTPol #Montana #Bozeman #BozemanMT #BozemanMontana #GallatinCountyMT
https://gallatindemocrats.com/events/dump-trump-democracy-march/

[Editorial] Transgender Americans have been under unrelenting assault since the Trump administration entered office. But queer lawmakers in Montana led their Republican-dominated legislature to defeat two anti-trans bills this week, proving this is no time for despair.

https://wildhunt.org/2025/03/editorial-a-light-in-the-dark-for-trans-rights.html

Powerful Speeches From Trans Dems Flip 29 Republicans, Anti-Trans Bills Die In Montana

https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/powerful-speeches-from-trans-dems

Tariffs to Have Broad Impacts on Northwest Montana Industries

Economists and industry leaders say the levies will have lasting effects on everything from crop to gasoline prices as trade disputes continue and uncertainty looms
#MTPol #Montana
https://flatheadbeacon.com/2025/03/05/tariffs-to-have-broad-impacts-on-northwest-montana-industries/

Federal layoffs hit the deep-red, rural US west: ‘Our public lands are under threat’ https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/mar/04/trump-doge-federal-layoffs-national-parks #Trumpadministration #Nationalparks #DonaldTrump #Environment #USpolitics #ElonMusk #Wyoming #Montana #USnews #Idaho

My Saturday workout paused when I saw four deer trotting up the street enjoying today's mild Montana weather. They needed to obey traffic lights and use the crosswalks better, though.

#Montana #HB609 IS REPUBLICANS' FIRST
PUBLIC ATTEMPT TO CRIMINALIZE
WOMEN'S TRAVEL.

https://open.substack.com/pub/jessica/p/montana-bill-would-charge-women-for

Sweet #squirrel hanging out on a tree in in #GlacierNationalPark #Montana #USA Amazing #roadtrip #adventure #LandscapePhotography #NatureLovers #ExploreMore #ScenicViews #Photography #Canon #R5Mark2 #R5MarkII

This is getting in a jam in ice, but NOT the kind of ice jams we may be dealing with in Montana after weeks of heavy snow & bitter cold followed by strong wind & rapid warming! Be safe!

Good Morning, #Montana

Hey YOU! YES, YOU!

Do you see YOUR STATE LISTED BELOW? If so, YOUR STATE Legislators are trying to destroy CHILDREN’S LIVES by ending protections for students with special needs.

CALL YOUR STATE Legislators and DEMAND that they OPPOSE ALL EFFORTS to do this!
#alaska
#alabama
#arkansas
#florida
#Georgia
#indiana
#Iowa
#kansas
#louisiana
#missouri
#Montana
#nebraska
#southcarolina
#southdakota
#texas
#utah
#westvirginia

https://www.forbes.com/sites/petergreene/2025/02/13/17-states-sue-to-end-protections-for-students-with-special-needs/

Little known fact: KC and The Sunshine Band only meant to sing, "I wanna put on my boogie shoes," but it was REALLY cold, so they sang "my my my my my boogie shoes" instead. They liked it and left it in. That's my story, and I'm sticking to it.