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Frozen Dead Guy Days 2018

Most small towns have annual celebrations. Nederland Colorado, just west of Boulder at 8200 feet, is no exception. The only twist, is this festival is based on the aftermath of the death of “Grandpa Bredo.” He lived and died in Norway but following his 1989 death, his body was shipped to the US for cryogenicContinue reading “Frozen Dead Guy Days 2018”

No filter morning sky

A collection of shots from the spectacular sunrise today.

A midwestern joke

Most of my life was spent in Chicago and the nearby suburbs so this joke is an homage to my heritage. I’ve read a lot about how and why comedy works and this joke works on every level if you share my midwestern frame of reference. If you don’t “get it,” let me know. 😊

Good morning sunshine

Quietest moment looking east in the morning sun kissing mountains

Ever changing view

All of these photos were taken today as the sun was rising over the Rocky Mountains.

Visitors in the forest

One of the joys of living in a national forest is finding wildlife right outside our home. Yesterday, this beautiful moose decided to give the truck a car wash and spend the night on the edge of our driveway. I woke up early, but she was gone.

Full moon musing

it’s always a magical moment watching the full moon rise over the mountains in the eastern sky.

The hidden meanings of a flower

Flowers given in celebration given in sympathy given to express love each species and color with its own message. Gerbera daisies, the fifth most popular flower in the world, represent cheerfulness, joy, innocence, and purity depending on the color (you’re probably wondering what numbers one through four are – stay tuned for the answer) TheContinue reading “The hidden meanings of a flower”

Rainbow sherbet sky

rainbow sherbet sky my eyes struggle to open effort rewarded

Silly is best

Two days after my daughter’s wedding, I saw this quote in a book at Poets House in NYC. As a mother, I’ve always believed it’s my role to impart wisdom and advice as they pursue their dreams. This seems like something worth sharing as I have Paul McCartney’s song running through my mind.