Twenty Degrees in September?

@2014 Ken W. Hall

@2014 Ken W. Hall

@2014 Ken W. Hall

Recently Ken captured these images of a family of deer grazing at the end of our block.  We commented on how late in the year it was to have little ones with spots.  

This week, the morning of the 11th, I drove through snow to hang an art show in Virginia City, Montana at the Elling House Arts and Humanities Center.   The next morning we woke to twenty degree temperatures here in Ennis.

This was a major record low for this time of year.  I heard some people say it had not happened since the 1800's.  I have not checked the facts but it has not happened since we moved here fourteen years ago.

The low this morning was 30 degrees and it is in the sixties with a breeze right now.  It is reminding me to get outdoors and enjoy the warmth while it is here.  Winter is not far off.

So, I am writing this post sipping tea on my front porch watching the birds while expressing gratitude for this beautiful place I call home.

Elling House Art Reception and Concert

Photo by Penny Hall

Photo by Penny Hall

Photo by Penny Hall 

Ken was invited by The Elling House Arts and Humanities Center in Virgina City, Montana  to offer a showing of his fine art Photography last Saturday in conjunction with a delightful concert by the Bozeman Symphony Far Afield Oboze group.  It was a magnificent event.

Our good friend Steve Hulse was kind enough to share his amazing music for Ken's reception prior to the concert.  The music and images created a joyful dance as we soaked up the magic of the evening.

Volunteers provided an impressive variety of delicious food and beverages. What a blessing to have so many of Ken's friends and collectors join us for this special event ending a memorable summer.

You can enjoy Ken W. Hall's images on display at the show here for a limited time.   If you find one you would like to add to your own collection contact us at BearFeather Studio .  I think Ken is offering a special discount through the end of the month.

During the reception on Saturday some of our friends were commenting on the new snow dusting the mountain peaks during the stormy weather the day before.  This morning it was thirty degrees with a frost on the roof and windshields.  Looks like the promise of winter is knocking on our door.  I guess it is time to do some serious preparation.