It’s that time of the year, that dreaded time of the year again, when the tax man comes knock, knock, knocking at your door. Let me tell you how it will be, here’s one for you, nineteen for me, cause I’m the Taxman, yeah, I’m the Taxman. (The Beatles, 1966) It’s a...
Uncle Mott
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Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Albert the Kat
It’s springtime and my cat, Albert, has been aching to go outside and enjoy this nice weather. Ya’ know when he wants to exit our home. (OK, who is trained here?) He just jumps up on the back of the couch and puts his furry paw on the door handle like he plans on...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott – Little Red Rooster
They say “April showers bring May flowers,” and we’ve already seen the daffydils bloom early this year. The tulips have come up profusely now too. But I fear this week’s light showers probably will make those dern weeds I’ve already spent a week whacking grow high...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: That’s Amore
According to astronomers, Asteroid Apophis, a ~340-meter (1,115 ft) near-Earth object will make an exceptionally close, safe flyby on April 13, 2029, passing within 32,000 km (20,000 miles) of Earth, closer than many geo-stationary satellites, only a short three years...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: Saint Patrick’s Day
With this year’s annual St. Patrick’s Day just past, I reckon everyone was whipping out their colorful bangles and beads from Mardi Gras all over again. Doesn’t matter that St. Patty’s Day is over, there’s plenty more holidays where they came from. Also, like...
Mountain Musings with Uncle Mott: California Bloodlines
It’s time once again to reveal my all-time favorite songs. After careful consideration, I have chosen the following songs as my all-time favorites: #1 California Bloodlines by John Stewart – Country rock from the singer/songwriter who wrote “Daydream Believer” for The...




