Experiences

There are few things more rewarding than rescuing an abandoned dog from the shelter. The months of work to regain that animals trust in the people around her – taking her from an almost feral state to a beloved family member. Maybe I put too much into the process, which is probably why we keep […]

Our favorite way to travel is our RV. 35 foot, sleeps 8, though there are only enough seatbelts to drive with 6. Why only 6 – I have no idea, but there are only 5 of us, so it works. At least it did until we adopted our new family members. Heidi the German shorthaired […]

The drive across country was three days – thousands of self-centered road hogs, countless RV problems and a 35lb puppy – but we survived. Mind you, the weather chose to be uncooperative, shining brightly as we trekked up the trails, to be windy and cloudy once we reached the trails end. Of course, we planned […]

Our most recent trip back to Colorado – another ski trip to Wolf Creek Lodge in Pagosa Springs – turned out to be much too short to take any real pictures. It was very much an adventure, just not well documented.. so I’ll tell the story. Presidents day of 2021. Our little family decided to […]

“It’s a dangerous business, Frodo, going out of your door. You step into the Road, and if you don’t keep your feet, there is no knowing where you might be swept off too.”- J.R.R Tolkien Lord of the Rings. It’s daunting – packing up what you can and leaving the comfort of home. But even if […]

I did not start discovering America until I was long after my prime. My thoughts, interests, and my lens did not extend much beyond arms reach – and for most of my life I believed that was enough. Frankly, it would never have changed if I had not met my fiancé. An incredible woman with […]