"Our Sunday afternoon drive took us towards Rathdrum on Burlington Road where a herd of nearly 40 elk winters each year," posts Kerri Thoerson/OnLocation North Idaho. "They're an elusive band as they travel across the prairie to favored feeding grounds but luck was with us." More here

Say what you will about the recently-approved U.S. economic stimulus package, it's being enthusiastically welcomed by those eeking out a living on Social Security, SSI or a small pension. One 77-year-old woman said although the anticipated $300 won't be enough to fix her leaky roof--it will enable her to replace the 28-year-old mattress that's giving her back aches. Another retiree said it will be a gift equal to half her monthly stipend. A third said it will bring a little relief into a world devoid of the "three C's." Cars, cable and cell phones. "They're luxuries," she tells her friends, "not necessities"/Paula Davenport, The Far Corner. More here

HBO Numbers (for week of Feb. 17-23): 50896 page-views and 29066 unique views; (a year ago = 33008/18742)

Sara Anderson/F-Words is ailing here and here

*Elton John in concert at Pullman -- or not/MamaJD
*Hoodoo Howdydo/Slight Detour
*A witty look at Oscar nominees/Here In Idaho
*Never take love for granted/Hauser Thoughts
*Crappiest kids' meal toy ever/Otis G Experience
*She reminds me of Gore/Dogwalk Musings
*Trying to "swift-boat" Obama would be useless/Arch Druid
*Roller Derby/A Butterfly Moment
*Stardust: A terrific lullaby collection/A Family Runs Through It
*Digging out (w/photos)/From A Simple Mind
*Monday started last night ... sigh/JeanC's Cat House & Shooting Gallery
*Extra Day/Live, Love, Laugh, Hope

Question: How do you plan to spend your share of the economic stimulus package?

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