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For Early Risers Who Wish It Could Be Morning All Day

Welcome to Morning Guy Blog—a hodgepodge of photos/videos and sometimes profound (but usually inane) thoughts on sunrises, Montana life, Florida beaches, hiking, sailing, kayaking, "anchoring out," fishing, campfires, family, watercolor painting, and favorite movie/TV clips.

All the good stuff in life.

Delivery To Mars

February 23, 2021 By Morning Guy


Amazing actual footage of the Perseverance Mars landing. I’m thinking at least one of these NASA people did really well in math class.

Lakeside 19th

February 21, 2021 By Morning Guy


19-years ago, today, we officially moved to beautiful Lakeside, Montana, from Minnesota. Never a regret. It has been a wonderful place to live.

We moved over President’s Day Weekend and purchased a home on Political Hill from the Bushes. True.

It seems like yesterday. Where does time go?

Sunshine Recharge

February 20, 2021 By Morning Guy


Fresh snow, calm air, relatively warm, and sunshine — the perfect winter combo.

Wine & Fire Hour

February 17, 2021 By Morning Guy


After an 8-day frigid weather hiatus, wine-by-the-outdoor-fire hour is back!

Once Upon A Time

February 14, 2021 By Morning Guy


It is the final day of the deep freeze (for the winter, I think). One more day of being cooped up, so one more day of reviewing my “sky photos” from last fall.

Once upon a time there was a bustling lumber-mill town on the north end of Flathead Lake. These old, decaying dock pilings are remnants of those days.

I am fascinated by the bird’s-eye view of this clear lake — its colors and patterns.

Three Amigos, Dos

February 13, 2021 By Morning Guy


I stumbled across this 1991? video of Paul Simon, Steven Martin, and Chevy Chase performing in a real parade somewhere.

I’m not sure why I like it. Maybe because it looks fun or maybe because it’s cold outside, today.

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