It's getting more and more hot out there. Fires are starting to break out in the Northwest area of the United States. In this episode Boots will reminisce to Alexa about the services his family have provided to the region regarding to fighting fires. Grandpa Ron was a Smokejumper before he got his PhD. In Grandpa Ron's eyes, taking his tests at college were more stressful and scary then what he faced out there in the burning wilderness. Boots and Alexa also had family who served in the Hotshots. It takes a lot of guts and grit to go out and divert or stop fires in the forest where there is nothing but fire fuel around you. The technology and resources today were also not as prevalent as they were back then. So there is a lot to consider when it comes to these men and women who take a lot of risk on the front lines to save lives and resources. Listen in and leave with positive vibes! Remember where you came from, it will help you on your path.

Back in the day there used to be a stray dog problem on the Umatilla Reservation. There was one Rez Dog who stood out from the rest because most other dogs couldn't survive the moves this one particular dog did on a daily basis. In this episode Boots and Alexa will talk about Man's best friend and the many pet dogs they encountered so far in their lives. Alexa will talk about how one of her dogs had both male and female parts since birth. Boots will talk about the pooch who never got ran over. Even though the dog chased and barked at passing cars. Many other stray dogs across the projects took inspiration. Which would then lead to the quick decline of Rez/Stray Dogs in the area. Listen in and leave with some positive vibes! Remember where you came from, it will help you on your path. 

To beat the heat, they say its best to go on a little road trip. After the record breaking heatwave that hit the Pacific Northwest. Both Boots and Alexa believed it was best to leave the dry climate of Eastern Oregon and have a getaway to the weird city of Portland, Oregon. In this episode Boots and Alexa will talk about some points of interests that Portland has to offer.  Lately Alexa has developed a love for minor league Baseball and was eager to head to 3 baseball games in the Northwest Area.  Boots compares and contrasts the changes the city has had over the course of the past 2 years after dealing with the coronavirus, riots, and a growing Hobo population within the city limits. Also the state of Oregon had a fireworks ban to prevent wildfires, but that didn't stop a bunch of people in the state from lighting up the sky during the Fourth of July. Listen in and leave with some positive Vibes! Remember where you came from, it will help you on your path.

The horse has been an animal that has roamed around the Eastern Oregon area for quite some time. Riding horses especially on horseback has been a dying art and tradition. Not to many people think about how strong horses can be. Horses are smart animals, but have the power to really cause some damage if provoked or if they get scared. In this episode Boots and Alexa will talk to each other about their experiences with horses. Boots has some stories of dealing with some wild horses and how to approach them. Alexa will talk about her pet miniature horse named Storm. Listen in and leave with some positive vibes! Remember where you came from. It will help you on your path.

There is a massive heatwave hitting the Pacific Northwest. It's only fitting that Boots and Alexa talk to each other about how to keep cool while the temperature rises. Around Eastern Oregon there is a bunch of pools to go chill at, but Boots has a better idea. After some compare and contrast, Boots fully believes that nature provides one of the best alternatives to beat the heat. In this episode Boots will try to persuade Alexa and listeners on how much better rivers can be than swimming pools. This is especially true when the perfect swimming hole is found way out in the wilderness. So listen in and hopefully listeners will take with them some positive vibes.  Remember where you came from...it will help you on your path!

After a fishing/gaffing trip over the weekend, Boots realized how difficult it would be to go fishing while barefoot or while wearing moccasins. In this episode Boots and Alexa will discuss how Walking in moccasins hurts sometimes. Boots will explain his experiences with wearing moccasins out in public. Alexa has many questions regarding how moccasins are made.  Imagine going from Montana to California barefoot or Moccasins, That's how the ancestors Boots had made their way around to survive. Listen in and leave with positive vibes! Remember where you came from...it will help you on your path.

*Disclaimer* This episode was recorded outside...you can faintly hear the birds and the river throughout the podcast!
It is finally summertime! Which means one thing...Alexa will have almost nothing to do for three months. In this episode both Boots and Alexa will talk about their first weekends apart from each other in a long while. Alexa is dreading not being able to work since the school year is over. She also will discuss her trip to Portland, Oregon for one of her nephews birthdays. Boots on the other hand will speak on his adventures to the nearby rivers and creeks. Its that time to go get Salmon and gaffing is a practice Boots is trying to keep alive during the fishing season...even though it is way harder then it looks! Listen in and leave with some positive vibes. Remember where you came from...it will help you on your path!

When all else fails, walking is there to help stay fit and to relieve stress! In this episode Boots and Alexa will talk about their favorite hobby. It's easy to do and easy to transition into. No matter where you are at, there's always a place to walk. Boots will discuss why not to walk with injuries. Alexa will add on what her favorite walking destinations have been so far since college ended. In rain, wind, or snow it is important to go get some fresh air because walking uplifts the spirit! 

Welcome to all! The main topic of discussion for this episode between Boots and Alexa will focus on early jobs in high school and college. The pay isn't as much as much to be desired, but there is a lesson to be learned when it comes to saving money up for future endeavors. Alexa will talk about the odd jobs she had throughout the seasons as a teenager. Boots will speak on his experiences training on a tribal summer youth program. In the end both Boots and Alexa will realize and how they took advantage of the softballs being thrown at their direction and how they dodged some curveballs that were being aimed at them. College can get pricey. Game plans don't always happen in the routines you want them to. Life is meant to showcase some of these challenges early. What can help is to remember where you came from!

In this episode we will really remember where we came from! Boots and Alexa will discuss what they each do during memorial day. Alexa loves the barbeque. Boots and his family usually go clean the gravesites that his family all reside in dating back to the 1800s. For Boots the day also includes going up to the mountains to gather wildflowers to place on the graves instead of getting them at the store. Also Alexa will get a brief history lesson of Deadman's pass, the place where Boots usually gets his flowers. If you have some time place take a listen and spread the word of the discussions that take place. It would be greatly appreciated! Remember where you came from, it will help you on your path.