A great day for a field trip with second and third graders. We learned about fossils and how different the climate of this area is from 65 million years ago. The idea that Colorado was a tropical area (palm frond fossils prove this) and that dinosaurs are more closely related to birds than lizards (theContinue reading “Dinosaur Ridge”
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Morning Haiku
Sunrise means breakfast hummingbirds seeking sweetness morning nourishment
Continental Divide
“It takes your breath away.”
Spring bulbs
Tulips, daffodils, and hyacinths -oh my! Do you have a favorite?
Charlie’s Day
As told by Charlie, age 11 weeks… There are so many wonderful things about being a puppy, but today I want to talk about the joy of a new toy. Mom’s trying to teach me to fetch, yes I know I’m part Retriever, but so far it’s not my best event. This time IContinue reading “Charlie’s Day”
I’m Hosting A…
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Evening sky
The snow fell, wet and heavy Giving way to fog as temperatures danced above freezing. Mountain peaks hidden from view bathed in dewy moisture wait for the sun to return. Dots of blue sky, making a reappearance letting the mountains know the fog would lift soon.
May flowers? Nope, May Snow Showers
Much of the rest of the country is reveling in warmer weather after a rough winter. We are in drought conditions and happy for a day of snow. Yep, it’s May 2! We are in high danger drought conditions. In addition to the need for moisture, I love the peacefulness of snow and the wayContinue reading “May flowers? Nope, May Snow Showers”
Moonlight
Brightening the night moonlight peeking through branches glowing lunar orb
Charlie climbs his first mountain
The beauty of living in the mountains is the ability to walk out the door and hike to a peak just behind the house. From the top and its 360 degree view, you can see the snow covered continental divide, the nearby reservoir, nearby peaks, and the forest below. How can you beat that? HaveContinue reading “Charlie climbs his first mountain”
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