Joy Larson was raised in Montana, is a graduate of the University of Montana, mother of four, animal lover and writer.
Joy Larson
Where to Get Flu Shots in Missoula
With the widespread flu epidemic, people who haven’t already got their flu shots are scrambling to do so now. The Centers for Disease Control is recommending everyone get a flu shot this year. Both New York and Boston have declared a public health emergency due to the high number of flu cases...
True Montana Pole Dancing
Have you ever been to a strip club? Well, I have not. So, I have often wondered what really goes on inside those places. No doubt they are filled with scantily clad ladies twirling their unmentionables and throwing them into a crowd of jeering men...
Five Industries Taking a Dive Due to the Lingering Bad Economy
If you thought your job was bad, you just might be right. The lack of a real come back in the economy has hit some industries harder than others. What little industry the economy hasn’t brought to its knees, technology has managed to cripple. If y...
Can You Eat and Drink Your Pain Away?
It seems we always hear about how bad foods are for us. It’s hard to find anything that tastes good and is good for you. It’s usually one or the other. What if there were foods that not only tasted good, but also helped to relieve pain? What if yo...
A Carousel for Missoula Closed for a Short Ride
If you’re planning on visiting one of Missoula’s best attractions in the next few days, you might want to change your plans. A Carousel for Missoula will be closed Jan. 7 through Jan. 18 for a little repair and maintenance. The good news is that once they’re finished, you will be able to enjoy the spruced up and polished ponies again.
Five Things You Can Do to Prevent a Cold
It’s cold and flu season again. Every year when the cold weather takes over, and people spend most of their time inside together, the germs run rampant. The cold and flu seem to spread like wildfire through schools, work places and families. Ther...
Five Bad Habits You Should Break and How
If one of your New Year’s resolutions is to break a nasty habit that drives you and others around you crazy, then I have some help for you. We all have little quirks we wish we could change about ourselves. Whether it be gum snapping, nail biting or just plain tardiness, there is something all of us can do to improve ourselves. Here...
Crockpot Spaghetti
One of my boys is obsessed with spaghetti. He can’t get enough of it. So, in my house, I make spaghetti once a week. I also make my own sauce, so this can be a bit time consuming. I got tired of getting home after work and trying to make spaghetti and get it done before bedtime. So, I came up with a crockpot recipe for spaghetti sauce.
Was “One Small Step” a Lie?
If you haven’t heard already, apparently Neil Armstrong lied about having not preplanned the phrase “That’s one small step for man, one giant leap for mankind.” Neil had always insisted that he came up with the phrase after he landed on the moon. Neil’s brother however, is telling a different story now that Neil is dead.
Missoula Chicks n Chaps – Support This Breast Cancer Awareness Group
I’ve been to my share of rodeos in my lifetime. Rodeos are a Montana tradition. I have friends who barrel race, ride bulls and calf rope. I admire these people. Participating in rodeo is not easy, but Montanan’s aren’t known for doing things that are easy...
Great New Year’s Eve Drinks
Of course champagne is at the top of the list. You just can’t have New Years without champagne. That would be like a Christmas without eggnog. Besides champagne, what else would make a great New Year’s drink? I’ve found three great alternatives to straight champagne this year
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Last Minute Fudge
Fudge is one of those Christmas time goodies that I could live without. However, I know a lot of people who love fudge, and not just for Christmas. This actually works out pretty well for me. I am always struggling during the holidays to try not to over eat, especially when it comes to those Christmas time classic goodies...