Come for Adventure. Stay for the Ride!
Every year I try to avoid the crazy stress of the the holidays and recapture the magic of Christmas. "Oh, sure," you're thinking. With the cards and the decorating, when do I have time? I have my moments when I am swept up and experience that wonderful feeling where anything is possible. You can too.... Continue Reading →
Skiing with brand new and super fun K2 skis and Dalbello boots should have been a most excellent experience this weekend. Instead, I left the mountain with my tail between my legs. Remember that old adage about a specific life lesson? Never assume since it makes an ass of u and me. Yep. Mistakes were... Continue Reading →
You can write a book in one month. All it takes is an idea that excites you and a few tips I learned during Nanowrimo - National Novel Writing Month. Read on to find out how! Writing a novel seems like a huge undertaking given how many hours it takes to complete a draft. With... Continue Reading →
When I found out about the underground vaults in Edinburgh, Scotland, I had to go on the ghost tour. I knew from previous experience that I would learn about Scottish culture and Edinburgh's interesting characters. But it was the vaults that intrigued me. I figured they were some kind of tunnel system or crypts. They... Continue Reading →
Halloween is one of my favorite holidays. Between baking, decorating, and dressing up in costume, the month seems to fly by. This year I added some fun Halloween treats to my tricks. For many years, I made a Halloween Pumpkin cake. I baked two chocolate or pumpkin bundt cakes and then stuck them together with... Continue Reading →
Travel to the ancient hamlet of Edinburgh, Scotland and walk in the steps of JK Rowling and Harry Potter surrounded by magical inspiration. From cobblestone streets, narrow alleyways, to spired castles, this bustling city of 500,000 is full of unique architecture. There are lists of places where Rowling spent her time in Edinburgh. She wrote... Continue Reading →
Every year, I hope a huge snowstorm hits Colorado in October. Those first snowflakes are so magical. Memories of snow angels, snowball fights, and snowmen, not to mention ski season, baking, and slow-cooked meals, always brings out the kid in me. Read on for photos of this amazing Colorado snowstorm. While we were in Europe,... Continue Reading →
October is finally here. It's time to pull sweaters out of storage and get ready for a month of shivers and all things ghoulish. Autumn's crisp breath will whisper a dreaded prophecy of summer's death while it rustles blood-red leaves overhead. With a climactic gust, their spines break and they float down to join their... Continue Reading →
We traveled through Europe in a whirlwind trip last summer. As soon as I returned to Boulder and the room stopped spinning, I wanted to go back. Two locations touched my soul, imagination, and heart. I will return to London and Edinburgh in October. Read on for travel ideas, castle hotel recommendations, a new bucketlist,... Continue Reading →
When my daughter's boyfriend suggested Aspen Alley in Breckenridge for leaf-peeping, I said, "What?" How did we not know about this spectacular hike? Dan, (not to be confused with my husband, Danny) found the gem on an app for mountain bike trail. Amazing! Despite back-to-school and football games, people flocked to the mountains enjoy the... Continue Reading →
Looking for ways to enjoy some hygge moments and simple pleasures before the snow flies? I am and came up with 12 you can enjoy today. What the heck is hygge? It's not a hip new drink or crazy dance move. It's the Danish word for slowing down to enjoy cozy and special moments. Note... Continue Reading →
I've been wanting to create a vision board to help me reach my goals for a while now. The idea is to make us aware of opportunities when they arise and to keep us motivated and moving forward when challenged. But even more than that, it can give hope when we feel like giving up.... Continue Reading →
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