Winter at 5300′

Winter at 5300′

Living at the northern 45th parallel for most of my life means winter is a big part of my year. A really big one. And now that I live at 5,300’ instead of 830’, it seems it clings to our days longer than even a Minnesota winter can. Last ‘summer’ we went camping the...
it’s a beautiful day!

it’s a beautiful day!

I’m in a good mood. It’s just one of those days … One of those days that follows a decently crappy one that reminds you that not ALL things are bad. In fact, a lot of things are good. Really good! And I LOVE that! So I thought I should capitalize on...

a glimpse of winter?

… why not. I mean why not have threats for the only snow storm MPLS has had all year the day I’m supposed to leave for a trip to Mexico? I have my fingers crossed real hard there are not glitches in my travels!!! Hopefully things don’t turn out like this … … this was...

foodcapades

With the end of the year always being a marathon eating contest, I have come to several conclusions. First, I am seriously thinking about joining the Y this year. And second, there are countless photo ops! For a while now I have thought food photography and/or food...

December 20th

eek! Less than 1 week until Christmas Eve and Christmas. Can’t believe I still have photos to take, cookies to make, crafts to create and irish cream to whip up. I’m so excited for the next few weeks AND for work to slow down in the next few days. Amazing! After 60...

oh snow!

There is something about a fresh snowfall that makes me want to get outside and play… play with a sled, play with snow balls or play with my camera. It looks pretty sunny and warm, so I’m pretty sure I’ll freeze my buns off when I walk out there. Can’t wait! I’m...