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HE FIRST SIGN OF SPRINGTIME'S IMPENDING ARRIVAL
IS THE SUN RISING INCREMENTALLY HIGHER IN THE
SKY WITH EACH PASSING DAY. We may notice our shad-
ows in the snow growing shorter, or the mercury on our front porch
thermometers creeping ever so slightly higher. A sense of antici-
pation grows in the hearts of Montanans for thick, warm sunshine,
dusty hiking trails, fresh huckleberries, and outdoor music.
The increased sunlight beckons humans and bears alike to step out
of our houses and dens, out into the wild; if we're mindful, we might
soon notice buds beginning to push out from tree branches, flowers
breaking through the rich, dark Montana soil, and the whole state
yearning to burst forth and paint the landscape in an unrestrained riot
of vibrant spring color.
Then, as if to remind us all that Montana's weather is as unpredict-
able as its drivers, an early spring snowstorm rolls through and drapes
a fresh, thick blanket of snow over our beloved mountain paradise.
Still, winter cannot resist the eternal dance of the cosmos, and the
snow soon melts. The sun beckons once again to hardy wildflowers,
coaxing them up to burst forth and deliver their heady reminder of
life's indefatigable exuberance.
We begin 2020 with a huge amount of gratitude for Bill and
Anthea Muhlenfeld, from whom we purchased Distinctly Montana
on January 1st. They have built a truly remarkable publication, and
we are excited about the possibilities for how we might make the
magazine even better.
Our commitment to readers and business partners alike is that
we will continue to uphold the tradition of excellence that Bill and
Anthea delivered in every issue.
Happy spring, Montana!
CHRIS MUHLENFELD, PUBLISHER
chris@distinctlymontana.com
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