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Springtime in Monument

Weather is variable, wouldn't you say. Thursday afternoon vs Saturday morning. (Click to enlarge)A garage is a must for our new house.

Friday Field Trip - More from the Everglades

Although it was nearly 70 degrees today, there are winter storm warnings for tomorrow and Saturday, with snow, whiteouts and temperatures down into the teens. I thought it might be a nice change to share some more of Jason's Everglades pictures, in case there are more folks stuck in the snow. My cousin reported being without power for 97 hours in New York.Sunset at Pa-Hay-OkeeAnhingaKeep Reading.

Peeling Away the Layers

We're still getting into things here at our rental. I know a lot of the comments left on Monday said the apartment was "cute" or "cozy." Appearances aren't always the same as reality. While we're going to do fine here, I thought I'd use these temporary quarters as an example of how first impressions might not be the same as what happens when you deal with making things work. (and on the slim

And a St. Paddy's Day nightcap

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lunchtime

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What Day Is It?

Thanks to Marianne for her post yesterday. And for the memories. And, after all, doesn't aging beat the alternative?What with the move, time and dates have blurred. We moved through two time zones, then hit daylight savings time, which effectively negated one of them body-wise, although I'm still adjusting to the fact that it's two hours earlier here than back in Florida.Speaking of the time zone

Where have the years gone?

Today my guest is Marianne Stephens. As a Baby Boomer, she finds herself wondering how life has gone by soquickly, and focusing on what still awaits. Give her a warm welcome as she discusses a topic that affects all of us. I look at myself today and wonder how those extra pounds cemented to my body ever got the chance to take up permanent residence. And, the gray in my dark hair? When did that

Home Sweet (Temporary) Home

What I'm reading: The Medusa Game, by Cindy DeesThe adjustment continues. As we crossed the border into Colorado last week, I had one of those chest-tightening moments and a feeling of "this is real". The mountains are gorgeous, and although I can't predict how I'll react to a lengthy winter season, right now the climate is totally acceptable. We've seen snow and sunshine, and I happen to enjoy

Friday Field Trip: The Everglades

While we were traveling from Florida to Colorado, Jason was doing the reverse. Since I haven't had a chance to do much Colorado photography yet, I thought I'd share some of his wildlife pictures from his trip. I think you'll agree, he got some great shots.This batch was taken in Everglades National Park. The critter to the right is an anhinga. Usually, you see them with their wings fanned out (

Roads and Settings

Roads – we've been driving on a lot of them. Through major cities, around major cities, and out in the middle of nowhere.When we started, as I mentioned earlier, we took the 'meet at a designated rest stop' option. Throughout Florida and Mississippi, they tended to be about 30-50 miles apart, which worked out well, giving us frequent opportunities to touch base and make sure everything was going