buffalo!

Yesterday evening Allison and I went for a hike. Before beginning our hike, we stumbled upon two buffalo. Just hanging out at a local park! It was quite the sight to see. I don't know if I've ever seen buffalo outside of a national park and/or zoo. It was actually terrifying. We got as close as we saw fit, took a couple of pictures then headed back the way we came. Aggravating not one, but two buffalo is a certain death wish. So we continued on our hike--what beautiful sights there are to see! We gathered a bunch of sage and then went for a scenic drive. [Not a guilt trip] I wish I had some company to share these sights with--the fall colors are to die for, and the air is so perfect and crisp! After Allison dropped me off back at home, I ate a honeycrisp (thanks, dad!) and reflected on what a perfect day I had just had.

Big news in the J.Smidt house-- I will soon have a roommate! A male with curly black hair who is nice to children and animals and is potty-trained!  Saturday morning I will be going to Rapid City to pick up Whoopi (currently Joey) from the humane society. I am very excited! Click on this to see him: WHOOPI !

I received an e-mail from Ali today with this link: ABC News 20/20
If you have no plans, tomorrow (Friday October 14, 2011) evening there will be an episode of 20/20 on ABC during which Diane Sawyer follows the lives of some youth from Pine Ridge Reservation (the neighboring reservation to Rosebud). I find it interesting and hopeful. If you have time, try to catch it!