Two 2′s and Still Bitter
During my elementary school years we were graded (1) for above average; (2) average; (3) below average. We weren’t graded with the...
24″ of Snow, I/4 Mile of Driveway and One Popcorn Kernel
When the snowstorm was over I guessed we had 30″ of accumulation. Our neighbor across the road told me we had 40″ of snow. If anyone is...
The Best/Worst Snowstorm in Years
People in Northern Colorado are suffering from a drought. It is inevitable, that conversations between friends or strangers will include...
Predicting the Weather is Hard
If the weather would actually do what the forecasters predict the drought in Colorado would be over. Since the beginning of March the...
Just Another Construction Story
I didn’t want to write about my continuing construction career. However, I have had so many questions and well-wishes I have decided to...
Experience vs. Education
If you have read my stories you must know I have lived/live a double life. You might have guessed that I might be a little more...
The Stories Never End
My return to my construction life is now one week old. I found it was just like riding a bike. It didn’t matter how long it was since I...
Spring is Back, I Guess I Am Also
Wow, this has been a crazy week. I have so many things to write about. I might need to write two stories. I think I’m just going to...
Maybe the Spring Will get Snow After all!
Weather fascinates me. I need to know the temperature, how fast the wind is blowing, how much rain we have had. I love watching weather....
Puppy Update
If you have read these stories for a while you know that our family was gifted a couple of Great Pyrenees puppies. We received these...