Closer to the Edge

Journeys Through the Second Half of Life

  • The Heat Is On

    Trivia: Anyone know who sang the song from my title? Or what movie it was featured in? I’m learning what an oven feels like. We’re sitting firmly in the high 80’s to mid 90’s for days to come. Remember it’s not even officially summer yet. I’ll say it again- Colorado has some crazy weather! We… Read more

  • We Have A New Dog!

    Remember our rescue Bianca- This was not long after Cara brought her home. She’s done amazingly well at adapting to life here in our house. Still skittish about pets but is happy, with a tail that wags in joy when family comes home and when I pull out the harness and leash for walks. Cara… Read more

  • May Books May Shows/Movies An Addition- I just had to put this in because I couldn’t stop laughing when the text came. My old neighbor at the WA apartment sent this photo. Some may remember that I had planted wildflowers in my garden space at the apartment. I may have mentioned that part of the… Read more

  • Memorial Day Weekend

    Cara and Chris hiked Saturday back at Castle Wood Canyon State Park but on the other side of the old dam where I held up that massive rock with one hand… You can tell that we’ve gotten some rain. It’s looking pretty lush all over. I walked the dogs, which is always an adventure. Saturday… Read more

  • In The Genes

    Mother’s Day hike at Sandstone Ranch where we did part of the meadow side this morning. Amazing views of the property, the front range of the Pike Forest and our own “red rocks” formations erupting from the ground at every turn. We also have an example from Cece that the women in our family all… Read more

  • A Quick One

    Just a few things. Mostly pics. Youngest grand’s 4th grade cohort had a Colorado history day whereby they created stories then presented moments that may, or may not have actually been a part of shaping the Colorado we know today. We did a lot of gardening on Saturday. Lowe’s is going to be giving my… Read more

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