Monthly Archives: August 2017
Happy Birthday, Karl!
Thursday is my husband’s birthday. I haven’t bought him a present. It’s not that I haven’t thought of it, but we’ve been in the mountains, away from shopping, and honestly, we’ve come to the point in our lives where we don’t actually need or want a whole lot and what we do need or want, … Continue reading
A sermon in the eclipse
Like millions of others, this week I watched a full eclipse of the sun. At mid-day. I’ll admit to feeling anxious this morning. We teased that it seems like such a normal day, maybe the scientists were pulling off a monumental prank and nothing would happen. Then, through the cool glasses I got for free … Continue reading
Elk and Moose and Deer, Oh My!
In previous posts I’ve written about deer and antelope, so it isn’t a surprise to anyone that I admire them. In fact, I’ve realized this summer that one of the things I love most about camping is those moments when I encounter wildlife. We’ve just come down out of the Sierra Madre Mountains after a … Continue reading
Peaks and Valleys wins Book of the Year Award
Being prideful is a vice and a sin that I am quite skilled at and highly aware of. In my younger years, I could often be heard saying, “Darn, I’m good” over some success. As we grew up, my sisters were often less than thrilled with my cocky attitude and know-it-all demeanor. They, I am … Continue reading