Mark, 3-31-11

Today I met Mark, Mark is a General Contractor and owns his Construction Business called Champion Construction here in Bozeman and has been in business for the past seventeen years. When Mark is not working he enjoys camping and relaxing on his days off.

Violeta, 3-30-11

Today I met Violeta, Violeta is a freshman here at MSU and plans on majoring in Photography -her interest is photo journalism but she is excited to learn about all the different processes. Violeta grew up in Livingston, Montana and also enjoys playing the Violin and Guitar.

Jim, 3-29-11

Today I met Jim, Jim has lived in Bozeman his whole life besides the time he spent in the Army. Jim went to school at the Emerson building back when it was still a school house. Nowadays Jim enjoys spending time with his girlfriend and two dogs and riding his bicycle.

Finn, 3-28-11

Today I met Finn, Finn currently is taking a break from school to pursue his love of skiing and traveling. Finn is from Placerville, California growing up close to Tahoe he has become a great skier and skies for Toy Soldier Productions and is sponsored by 4Front Skies and Electra Eyewear. He currently is gaining residency and plans on going back to school soon for English Literature.

Thia, 3-27-11

Today I met Thia, Thia lives here in Bozeman and works as a Gallery Associate at the Indian Uprising Gallery which focuses on Contemporary Plains Art. Thia got her MFA in Sculpture at MSU and has recently taken up photography again. Today, while walking her dog Ruby Eclipse, Thia was searching for interesting things to photograph that have been uncovered by the spring thaw.

John, 3-26-11

Today I met John, John just finished his second year of Grad school here at MSU and is transferring to UA in Tuscon, Arizon to study Optics. John enjoys reading non-fiction and is currently brushing up on his dog training skills.

Dan, 3-25-11

Today I met Dan, Dan graduated from MSU with a degree in Mechanical Engineering and was back in Bozeman for a long weekend of skiing and catching up with friends. Dan now lives in Salt Lake City, Utah working for IMFlash Technologies and putting his degree to work. Dan plans on doing a little fly fishing on his way back to Utah.

Kimo, 3-24-11

Today I met Kimo, born and raised in Oahu, Hawaii. Kimo worked his way to the main land, finding his passion and work as a Picker (a person who find and sells collectibles or antiques), he eventually settled here in Bozeman in 1989. Kimo has seen the town transform and has a great story. I look forward to our future talks.

Lisa, 3-23-11

Today I met Lisa, Lisa works here in Bozeman at Wavelength Electronics doing marketing, web design and customer literature. Lisa is learning to ride horses at MSU through the equine studies program and she also enjoys photography.

Lacie, 3-22-11

Today I met Lacie, Lacie splits her time working at Montana Harvest Natural Food Store and Sacks Thrift Store. When Lacie is not working she enjoys spending time with her dog Miyax in the mountains.

Matt, 3-21-11

Today I met Matt, Matt is a junior at MSU majoring in Business Management. He was born and raised in Lewiston, Montana and moved to Bozeman for school and the skiing. He was coming home form school enjoying the snow free streets on his longboard when I met him.

Anne, 3-20-11

Today I met Anne, Anne lives here in Bozeman and was out enjoying the first days of spring with her dog Lupine. Anne is a Physiatric Nurse Practitioner and has had a private practice for the last ten years. During the summer you can find Anne and her husband sailing and enjoying Flathead Lake.

Larry, 3-19-11

Today I met Larry, Larry has owned and run Somers Antiques located in Somers, Montana for the past thirty-two years. “ I got a little carried away,” he says with a massive collection of old bicycles, toys, art and furniture that your grandparents would remember. He restores things himself and if you find yourself in the area you should stop and say hello and take a look at all the great stuff Larry’s collected.

Rick, 3-18-11

Today I met Rick, he was taking a break at a gas station outside of Missoula Montana. Rick has been driving trucks for over forty years, born and raised in Great Falls, he enjoys racing Sprint Cars and restoring old cars during his free time.

Colton, 3-17-11

Today I met Colton, Colton is thirteen years old and has been riding motorcross since he was seven. Colton races two different classes and today was out practicing at Little Gem Cycle Park in Emmett, Idaho.

Rickard, 3-16-11

Today I met Rickard, he was born and raised in Sweden and moved to the states when he was twenty-one years old. Rickard works for Full Circle Exchange, a micro coffee roasting business that is housed inside Rembrandt's Coffee House in Eagle, Idaho. If you find yourself in the area stop by. The building is a converted church and inside you will find a warm and welcoming environment.

Sandi, 3-15-11

Today I met Sandi, she has worked as a secretary and crossing guard at Lowell Scott Middle School in Boise, Idaho for the past seventeen years. When she is not working she enjoys going on walks and helping her husband on his hay farm in Caldwell, Idaho.

Zach, 3-14-11

Today I met Zach along the Little Salmon River where he was fly fishing for Steelhead. Zach is a profesional fly fisherman and travels all over following the fish. He ties his own flies during the winter and travels year round selling them to fly shops and fishing along the way.

Anna, 3-13-11

I met Anna today, she works at Coffee Time- a little roadside coffee hut in Kallispell, Montana. Anna enjoys the early morning shifts because it give her the rest of her afternoons free to spend time with her husband and work on many of her different hobbies like making jewelry and knitting.

Lucy, 3-12-11

Today I met Lucy, Lucy has owned and run M&S Meats and Sausages located in Rollins, Montana for the last fifteen years. A lot of the business has moved to online sales but if you are in the area, be sure to stop by and pick up some jerky, it's the best.

Papa Jeano & James, 3-11-11

Today I met Papa Jeano and James, two retired fellows who were having a smoke, talking outside the VFW in Polson, Montana. Papa Jeano owned a construction company and James was an engineer for the railroads for twenty two years. Sorry for the late post I don't have the internet so I have to drive to town to post.

Bruce, 3-10-11

Today I met Bruce, he has been working for UPS for seventeen years here in Bozeman. Bruce enjoys hiking and biking when he has the time and the weather is nice, in his spare time he also refinishes old furniture and gives it a second life.

Brandon, 3-9-11

I met Brandon today while out on a bike ride, he is a civil engineer student at MSU currently in his junior year. Brandon hopes to travel and help people all over the world with his work.

Martin, 3-8-11

I met Martin today, he was out removing some ice buildup in his driveway. Martin works as a civil engineer here in Bozeman working for the HDRC (Human Development Resource Council) building houses for low income families. He is a very cool guy also he enjoys sailing during the summers up on Flathead lake and mountain biking whenever he gets the chance.

Justen, 3-7-11

Today I met Justen, he graduated from MSU with a degree in Psychology and is currently working here in town at a group home for autistic youth. When Justen is not working he is enjoying the backcountry on his bike and skis.

Katie, 3-6-11

I met Katie today, she is a student at MSU getting her degree in art education to teach K-12 art classes. Katie moved to Bozeman a little over a year ago from Teton Valley, Idaho were she was teaching art at a private school and working on her own art wich consist of a bit of everything but she really enjoys making collages out of photographs.

Martha, 3-5-11

I met Martha today while out showing my friend Camas around Bozeman, Martha owns Encore - a mens' and woman's' upscale used clothing store located next to Bozeman Camera Repair. The store has all kinds of cool stuff including beautiful furniture. After retiring from the real estate world two years ago, Martha opened the store in an effort to help out people that were on a tight budget but also needed business-style clothes. Martha works with a non-profit organization that helps people through career transitions by providing them with nice, professional looking clothes.

Ron, 3-4-11

I met Ron today while out wondering Bozeman, Ron works for Montana Department of Transportation (MDT) and was replacing lightbulbs in traffic signals on main street.

Roger, 3-3-11

I met Roger while out on a walk today, Roger is a very interesting guy he is a rancher, investor, conservationist and currently working on opening a new restaurant here in Bozeman. I had a really good time talking to Roger and look forward to running into him again.

Curt, 3-2-11

I met Curt today, he works in the deli at Town & Country Foods (my favorite grocery store). Curt moved to Bozeman a couple years ago from Lewistown to go to school for electrical engineering, hes currently taking a break from school but is enjoying all that Bozeman has to offer.

Cliff, 3-1-11

I met Cliff today on my way home from school, Cliff has been working for the city of Bozeman for twenty-two years. When the weather is nice you'll find Cliff out cruising the highways and backroads on his motorcycle.