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10/19/2026

IT'S A SMALL WORLD: UNEXPECTEDLY FINDING A CLIENT PRODUCT

I normally don't go into saddle shops. The saddles are cool, but not really part of my life. But, I was in Ronan, MT with someone who does some leatherwork, so in we went.

We looked at the leathershop. We looked at the saddles. We talked to the folks that work there and found out that they actually make leather products right there.

When I mentioned Ray Holes Leather Care Products, the young man said, "Right there on the other side of the display." Well, that was very cool! I've actually used the product on boots, a purse and a leather jacket.

You just never know when you will unexpectedly have something in common with people and places. The key is to talk to them, if they are inclined to answer.

https://rayholesleathercare.com/products/saddle-butter
https://cowboystoys.com/

10/17/2026

THIS IS FUN: THE HISTORY OF CSS

I started in 1994, so I watched and participated in the changes.

30 years of CSS across 7 eras: who invented it, what the browser wars broke, how the dark ages hacks worked, when Grid and Custom Properties finally shipped, and where CSS is heading.

09/12/2026

https://radiusgallery.com/show/radius-gallery-youve-got-a-friend

Radius Gallery is delighted to present You've Got a Friend, a solo exhibition of new ceramics by artist Jennifer Fujimoto. Inspired by Japanese folk art, Jen's playful figures invite us to shrug off life's heavy burdens, to indulge in lightheartedness and discover anew the buoyancy offered by small....

09/12/2026

DO YOU HAVE ONE OF THESE ON YOUR SOCIAL MEDIA?
.. do you ever actually get in touch?

08/27/2026

HOW MUCH EFFORT DOES IT TAKE TO REMEMBER YOU?

This lady at the Hamilton Farmers Market had aprons with an amazing feature: the ties run through from the neck to the waist, allowing you to pull it down and have more to tie in front. No more putting a knot in the back of the neck.

The problem is "who is she?" How can I send a link to my cooking friends and family? There is a little tag on the apron. I can see it if I enlarge the photo. But, the URL doesn't exist and I can't find any other mention of Wild Turkey Acres, except a boarding facility in California.

Artists, musicians, craftsmen, etc. love to make their product. They are proud of their products. But, often, they don't see the other side of the sale.

If you know this lady, can you put in a good word for her here? Are her products found in other venues? Thanks!

08/20/2026

THERE IS NO SUCH THING AS WASTE WOOD .. only wasted wood

From high value trees torn down in a wind storm to paper products, it all has a second, and a third life. Here is a beautiful example.

08/17/2026

PAYING ATTENTION TO YOUR SMALL COMMUNITY MARKETS

In a city, there are many options. Not so in a small town. When a business that operates in a large city opens a branch in a small town. They need to make some cultural adjustments.

I found myself headed down Hwy 93 without cash for trip to farmers market with some friends. My credit union has a branch in Stevensville, so I took a side trip. There were cones across the entrance and exit, so I figured they had paved. I parked my car and walked to the ATM. Another lady was ahead of me walking, as well. We both looked up and down the ATM machine. It was off with no sign.

The things is, it was market day in Stevensville too. These small markets depend on cash. If there were two of us there in a 5 minute period of time, how many other people tried to use that ATM?

I was ashamed of my credit union that day.