10 Things I’ve Learned Since Moving To The Mountains

Food takes longer to cook at high elevations.
Propane stoves cook hotter than gas stoves.
And no, this does not even things out.
You can’t cook pinto beans in a crock pot here – they will not soften, no matter how many days you keep them in there.
Contrary to popular belief (OK –mine), bears do not meditate in the woods.
Just because you live surrounded by trees and forest land doesn’t mean you’ve seen the last of 100+ degree temperatures OR humidity.
There are no street lights on mountain roads.
There are trillions of night insects – and they are freakishly noisy.
The Sierra Mountain dirt has ore in it, and it’s penetrating rust color does not wash out all the way.
If you want the shelves stocked and your senior discount at the one and only market in town, you have to shop on Wednesdays.

One thought on “10 Things I’ve Learned Since Moving To The Mountains”