Well, Billings Gazette is going to publish my article, edited to almost nil, due to a world with short attention spans and longer article only good for BAD news, case you never noticed. I'm thrilled to be published again though anyways on my first try.
Here's the short version...
LOCALS BE PROUD by Virginia Little, Ph.D.
I recently moved to Montana from Michigan.I am writing this article because I know how when you live in a place for too long, it's easy to forget what's right in front of you.
Shortly after arriving in Shepherd, I found the Pryor Cafe in Huntley. The waitress, Robin, immediately made me feel welcome with her friendly, sharp-witted personality. The cook, Kurt, aka Eddie Haskel, makes his own sausage and customizes each order.
The woman at the Huntley Post Office offered to send me a vest which matched the fabric of my Cowgirl purse. I was a complete stranger to her. Her generosity astounded me.
The next day I met Becky, the owner of The Trading Post in Huntley. She politely declined to purchase the decorative horseshoe picture frames I make but suggested I could receive The Yellowstone County News for 3 months free as a new resident.
I had to go to the emeregency room for an allergic reaction. My new neighbors immediately insisted I call if I needed anything. Very reassuring.
Other neighbors offered their roping arenas for my use anytime, even after I nearly got trampled by a stampeding horse while taking pictures. They weren't worried about me being in their way, only that I might get hurt. Again, folks looking out for someone else before themselves.
Not only does Montana have unsurpassed beauty with its mountain vistas, abundance of BLM horse trails, dramatic sunrises and sunsets, and winds rippling like waves through prairie grasses--the people are kind, generous, and thoughtful. It's unusual in these times and deserves commendation. Montanans are a great example of why we will survive these difficult times.
Locals: You live in a small town with a big heart. Be proud. Kindness matters and can change the world.
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Yep. Editors and newspapers. Be lucky you made print at all!
ReplyDeleteYeah, well, it doesn't have much substance left to it but some exposure and kudos to locals is better than nothing. May lead to other good things...here's hopin.
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