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We’ve already made it halfway through April, but life above the foothills is still stuck in winter. Last week I wrote about the wind, and this week is a continuation because the winds have not died down. Not only have they remained fierce, but the winter season refuses to let go…
The winds up here… So, this week's winds have been taking their toll, and the snow reminds us that we are still in winter up here, regardless of what the calendar says. The winds got serious enough to up-root strong Ponderosa pines and displace the new neighbor's patio furniture.
Like I might have mentioned in a previous edition, you get your full money's worth of all four seasons up here. And along with the snow or the sunshine is the occasional threat of fog. Fog so thick that you can't see the driveway from the front door.
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Ann fell in love with these mountains the moment she set eyes on them. "It's a fight," I told her, falling on deaf ears. It was as if she looked forward to the fights knowing that they would do little to discourage what she already knew. It was that look in her eyes. This was…

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In this small mountain community, neighbors pretty much know if something is out of place, but if not, you may find us online using “Nextdoor” for…
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I want to thank you for taking the time to visit. I hope to bring a touch of comfort and a smile while sharing some humor and insight into small-town…

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Tales of life above the foothills in the mountains of Colorado. Original photography, weekly updates, and a unique insight into the mountainside of living.
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