We Need More Snow
Two mornings this week we have awaken to snow. Big deal, you live in the mountains of Colorado, you say! The truth is, it is a big deal;...
Floors, Hearts and Clovers
The replacement of the flooring in our house is almost complete. I know what you’re thinking! Man, this is taking a long time. Elaine...
Somewhere the Plan Went Awry
Elaine received half of what she was wishing for. I think she is still happy. I didn’t get the job I interviewed for. You would think...
OK, We’ll do it Again!
I haven’t had a paycheck from my construction life in quite a while. Elaine can tell tell you the exact date, but don’t ask her. She...
Back toThe Orange Depot
Down deep I knew Elaine was not going to live without flooring in the house. While I was admiring the rough plywood flooring and...
2013 isn’t off to a bang!
So far I’m not that impressed with 2013. It doesn’t have much to do with the actual year, more like what is happening in the new year. I...
Thread Bare Carpet
It’s been almost ten years since we moved to this “ranch”. If you are thinking of a big cattle ranch with thousands of acres and...
The Beautiful Full Moon
I hope all of you get to experience a full moon reflecting off the snow covered mountains of northern Colorado. Put it on your bucket...
Christmas and the Queen
Regardless of what you have heard, we don’t have “white” Christmas’ on the northern front range of Colorado, except for last night. I...
Wear Anything You Want
OK, I will admit it. I’m not your average livestock owning senior citizen. I didn’t realize it at first, but as I look around I don’t...