Joy Larson was raised in Montana, is a graduate of the University of Montana, mother of four, animal lover and writer.
Joy Larson
Are Dangers Lurking in Your House? They are in Mine
Does anyone else live in a house filled with dead animals? I’m sure that I can’t be the only one, given the fact that hunting and fishing are ways of life around here. In my kitchen alone there is an elk head, a moose head, 15 deer shed and a pot rack made from elk sheds. My living room is even worse, consisting of two antelope heads, three elk sheds, a duck, two deer heads, two fox hides, four
The Budweiser Donkey?
Who doesn’t love the Budweiser Clydesdales? They are pretty hard not to love. These beautiful animals are a symbol of strength and tradition. They were first introduced in 1933 to celebrate the repeal of the Prohibition. The first team of Budweiser Clydesdales carried the first case of post-prohibition beer from the Budweiser brewery in St. Louis to Pestalozzi Street in St. Louis.
Breast Cancer Awareness – There’s an App for That
Breast Cancer is a very serious issue. According to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, one in eight women will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Breast cancer is also the most commonly diagnosed type of cancer in women and is the second leading cause of death among women.
Goats Yelling Like Humans
Most pet owners are positive that their animals understand them. They often treat their pets like a member or the family. I own three dogs and I am no different.
Does El Chupacabra Live in the Forests of Montana?
Have you ever heard of el chupacabra? It is a mysterious animal that sucks the blood out of livestock and goats. Its name actually means goat sucker. It cannot be confirmed if el chupacabra actually exists, but sightings of the creature have appeared from Mexico and the United States, to Russia and the Philippines. It has been described as a creature the size of a small bear with a row of spines g
Strange Montana City Laws
Montana is a beautiful state, not many states can compare to her. However, when it comes to laws Montana may not quite be on the cutting edge. It seems that our cities in particular might have a little difficulty making sound judgements when it comes to city laws. Some of these laws may have been relevant at one time, but others I’m not sure were ever, or will ever, be relevant.
Five Most Unromantic Foods – Beware This Valentine’s Day
If you’re planning on cooking for your date or taking her out for a nice Valentine’s Day meal, there are a few foods you want to avoid. Most of these foods could probably be considered manly foods, but that is not why they are on the naughty, do not eat list...
7 Simple Natural Cold Soothers and Cures
This time of year is filled with the sniffles and the sneezes. My boys have been coughing and hacking for the past couple months. It seems that as soon as one gets well, the cold has moved on to the next one. Pretty soon the whole family has had a cold for a month. If at all possible, I like to treat my family’s colds with natural methods. Here are a few natural remedies I have found to help sooth
What Women Really Want for Valentine’s Day
Okay guys, I’m going to help you out and let you in on the secret of what it is that women really want from you for Valentine’s Day. This list might seem quite simple, but it’s meant to help keep you out of the doghouse on this most romantic of holidays...
Drunk Sping Fruit – Drink Recipes
Am I the only one who is ready for spring, warm weather and backyard barbecues? Ever since the groundhog poked his little head out and didn’t see his shadow, I’ve been eagerly awaiting sunny days. If you want to celebrate spring, with a little bit of alcohol, you should try a few of these recipes...
Bad Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Your Woman
As you probably know, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner. If you didn’t remember it was just around the corner, than you’re welcome for the reminder. While I’m in the business of doing you favors, I’m going to go ahead and do you one more...
Best Super Bowl Commercials
There was only one winner this past Sunday. It looked like the game was going to be a blow out for the Baltimore Ravens, that is until the power went out. The Ravens seemed to fall asleep when the stadium went dark.