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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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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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May Day! May Day!

I didn’t think I would be writing about this.  I didn’t want to be writing about this.  But, the Groundhog Day nightmare continues.  I said in my last blog that Tuesday, April 30th was going to be our last chance to … Continue reading

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Stuck In Groundhog Day

Remember that movie Groundhog Day?  You know, it’s the one where Bill Murray, after a freak snow storm, gets stuck in Punxsutawney, PA reliving groundhog day over and over and over again. Colorado has fallen into that alternate universe of … Continue reading

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The Very Best Blog Post EVER!

We’ve become a group of exaggerators, at least that is what I heard on TV the other day.  Is it true?  It seems we don’t pay attention to anything unless it is: The WORST allergy season ever! Hands down the … Continue reading

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