Joy Larson was raised in Montana, is a graduate of the University of Montana, mother of four, animal lover and writer.
Joy Larson
Best Flies for Catching Fish During Winter in Montana
I’m sorry to inform you that this list is going to be rather short, as the fish naturally have limited real flies to choose from this time of year. This means, we don’t have very many tied flies that will work in the winter. My husband is an avid fly fisherman, even in the winter months...
Weird Hockey Injuries That Didn’t Happen on the Ice
Hockey is known for being a rough sport. It is the definition of full contact. I don’t think I’ve ever met a hockey player who had all his teeth. Hockey players are notorious for getting in fights and getting injured. So, I’ve dug up a list of professional hockey players, who sustained injuries off the ice, instead of on.
Crockpot Apple Betty Barrie Recipe
After reading through this recipe, you may wonder why it is called Apple Betty Barrie, instead of an Apple Brown Betty. This is because my grandma’s name is Betty Barrie, and I thought it would be awesome to name a delicious dessert after her, so here it is. Sweet and tart, just like my grandma. This is one of my favorite crockpot desserts. It is super simple and super delicious. I hope you love i
Crockpot Red Wings Recipe
I have never been a big wing fan. They are too messy for me. However, my boys, including my husband, absolutely love them. So, because I love my family, I make wings every couple weeks. I must admit that this recipe will only feed about two people, so I usually have to double or triple it to feed all six of us. This is by far my boys’ favorite dinner. I usually like to serve these wings with steam
Why This Missoula Girl Loves to Fly Fish
I have a confession to make. I detested fishing as a child. I spent more time untangling my line, than I did with it in the water. I hated baiting my hook, unless I got to use colored marshmallows. I remember my brothers spending hours digging up night crawlers to use for bait. I would scream if I had to string one of those slimy buggers on my hook. Just thinking about it makes me a little nauseou
Ravens Win Super Bowl – Predicts Camel
Place your bets folks, the Ravens will win the Super Bowl. You might think it’s crazy to take a camel’s word for it, but this camel has a pretty impressive record when it comes to predicting Super Bowl winners. This camel is 6 and 1 at picking the winner for the biggest game in football over the past seven years.
Easy Homemade Pizza
My family loves all pizza. It doesn’t matter if it’s frozen, homemade or straight out of the oven from a pizzeria. We love it! We love all kinds from Canadian bacon and pineapple, to pepperoni to sausage, onion and jalapeno to supreme. We’re not prejudice. We love them all.
Kid + Mud Puddle = the Most Fun Ever
All kids love mud puddles. It doesn’t matter if they are a boy or a girl. Mud puddles equal endless fun for kids. They splash, jump and kick to their hearts content. There is just something about a hole filled with muddy water that screams “I’m fun! Jump in me!” to little ones.
Miss Montana – More than Just a Pretty Face
Miss Montana made history this past weekend. She didn’t make history for winning the Miss America Pageant, but for a much more important reason. Alexis Wineman, Miss Montana, made history because she was the first Miss America contestant with autism to compete in the pageant...
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...