As you might have guessed, living in a yurt without running water in freezing temperatures is bearable for only so long. We've packed our bags and moved to Umbria for the winter. Join us on our adventure by clicking here: Tales from Todi. Don't forget to subscribe if you would like to receive an e-mail notification…

Unbelievably enough, it's officially spring. As with most of the country, the "wild winter" of "clime and punishment" predicted by the Farmer's Almanac never materialized here in northwest Montana. While Whitefish received much less snow than usual, Polebridge did see its typical two feet on the ground, but the temps were mild—relatively speaking.  I guess…