Category Archives: Nature

Holy Hailstorm!

Most people associate Colorado weather with cold, snow blowing and blizzards that can shut down our Denver airport for distressingly long periods of time, especially during the holiday rush.  But, here in Colorado we can’t escape that winter-like weather even … Continue reading

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Hello Summer

I know that it’s not yet summer, but, Memorial Day is the unofficial start of summer and last weekend felt exactly like that.   We had an unusual start to the weekend as we were enjoying some time out back after … Continue reading

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COMPUTER g-EEK

Okay, I know that I am not the best on computers.  I subscribe to the old adage, “If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.”   I have not upgraded my operating system on my computer since I got it a number … Continue reading

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Little Darling, It’s Been A Long Cold……….

Little Darling, it’s been a long cold lonely winter. OK, maybe not a lonely winter.  In truth, it has been quite the opposite.  Lots of fun family time, good holidays, enjoying hot chocolate and snow filled festivities.  But come on, its … Continue reading

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A Flood of Emotion

We are getting to the end of a very stressful week in Colorado.  The news reports went from a stationary front to a biblical rain to a 100, then 500 then 1000 year flood.  The flooding is still unfolding as … Continue reading

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Top of the World at Summer’s End

It is still unseasonably hot for this time of year in this part of the country.  So for the perfect end-of-summer trip, my husband and I went up into the mountains for an anniversary celebration with friends. The wild flowers … Continue reading

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Summer Bloggin’

As I get older it seems a lot easier to slow down just a little bit and enjoy the nature that’s all around.  I will be taking some family time for the next 2 weeks but enjoy the beauty I … Continue reading

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My Yard Is Kicking My Butt

I live in a part of the country where gardening is a challenge.  The cold and the snow in April killed off the primary leaf buds on many of our trees.  Most of the lilacs did not bloom, although I … Continue reading

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Starting Summer Early

It’s not the 21st of June yet, but who cares, today I felt like starting summer early!  First, a morning walk with a close friend.  We are both busy helping our kids with new babies so it was time to … Continue reading

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Utter Devastation Utter Heartbreak

Our thoughts and prayers go out to the people of Oklahoma as they try to cope with the aftermath of a devastating tornado. Ours hearts break just a little bit every time one of these tragedies occur. Benjamin Krain/Getty Images … Continue reading

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