Quiet, Please!
When Tony and I first bought our house, I pictured us enjoying lemonade as we sat in the sun porch while the dogs romped in the front...
The Magic Switch
As I write this blog, it is a balmy 8 degrees outside, and the snow is sparkling white. Popsicle weather. That is, I'll be a Popsicle if...
100% Eclipse or Bust
Up until early this morning, I seriously considered staying home with the dogs while my husband and our guests drove to Casper to watch...
The Joy of Shopping
I'm not one to spend hours shopping (unless a college football game is on TV). But sometimes a girl has gotta shop. I'm not talking...
Life Without Coffee
Some say we'll know the world is ending by catastrophes such as war, stars falling from the sky, earthquakes, and no light from the sun...
Buffalo Sock Monster
Just when I thought everything was in place at home, enter the Buffalo sock monster. Our Los Angeles sock monster lived in the dryer and...
Take a Hike
I decided to explore a part of the Clear Creek trail system I hadn't hiked before. Clear Creek meanders through town, and the trail more...
Don't Get Bored
We live in a small town with limited entertainment options, so we decided to make some pretty major changes to keep away the boredom....
Snowed in (Sort of)
I'm sitting at my computer with a warm cup of coffee, watching the snow smack the windows, and grateful that I'm not outside in the brisk...
Looking Up
The early mornings just before the end of Daylight Savings Time are magical. I found this out when I was finally able to coax (read that...