Category Archives: Hiking and Life

I stuck close to home today – yes, there were lots of domestic chores to do – but mostly because Abby was not well. Yesterday morning when I came downstairs, she couldn’t walk. She couldn’t even bend one of her … Continue reading →

I have not been on a bike in almost 40 years. And I have never mountain biked. Today seemed a good day to start. After all, it rained and it hailed – what better time to get on a bike … Continue reading →

Today: my second-last trip leading for the KMC. And it was a super day. There were 13 of us. The weather mostly held out. In fact, it was terrific: a couple of light showers, some chilly wind on top of … Continue reading →

Finally, for the first time this season, I made it to the Friday Market in New Denver. Got some wonderful lettuce and carrots. And I got strawberries. They may be the only ones I get this year and they look … Continue reading →

I suppose it was on my walk on the Awesome Trail with Abby today that I reflected about my life – about my OCD tendencies. Tendencies? Ha! I suspect there are those who would say “Full-blown, out-of-control OCD to say … Continue reading →

One more step in the right direction. Today the house assessment person came. As I understand it, this is the last detail needed for Simon to close on the mortgage. Then it goes to the lawyer, we sign some papers … Continue reading →

Today, an intrepid group of five headed up White Queen to build a trail. More accurately, to scope it out, flag it, take down some branches etc. and generally find our way to the top. In other words, four hours … Continue reading →