ethereal beings...and mountain musings....

we almost ran headlong into two elk tonight...

no matter how often i encounter these creatures face to face and up-close, i cannot ever escape from the thought of how majestic they are.

the elk closest to the vehicle ran past to the security of the brush and forest...he looked ethereal to me as he ran by.


finally, in the safety of the warm house, we made our own 'houses'...



good night, mr. elk; travel safely tonight. Jesus watches over you as well.

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