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Turtle Rock

When I moved to Colorado, everyone in the neighborhood called this peak Turtle Rock. I’ve climbed to the top many times because it’s so close to my house. It’s where we watched the solar eclipse. It’s the first climb I took Charlie on back when I could easily pick him up, before he could leapContinue reading “Turtle Rock”

Cooking Up Halloween Decorations

I am pleased to share my entry for Susanna Leonard Hill’s 9th annual writing contest. The full details and rules can be found here: Halloweensie Contest – the fine print This is a wonderful way to connect with other picture book writers and there are some amazing prizes, too. The basic rules are that the storyContinue reading “Cooking Up Halloween Decorations”

A Gentle Giant

The is no shortage of wild animals near where I live, but seeing this guy and his friends in one of the pastures always brightens my day. On a quick trip last week, I noticed him standing alone in the meadow, far from the crowd, and wanted to stop. But I had an errand thatContinue reading “A Gentle Giant”