SENSATIONAL SUNSETS…a visual metaphor for positive change

I felt a post on SUNSETS was very apropos for our political world today. Marla and I are somewhat obsessive about experiencing the wonder of sunsets whether at home or far away. In a way, sunsets are a metaphor for our world at the moment. They symbolize the end of…

PRAYERS AND DREAMS FOR A BETTER TOMORROW

Our monumental election is almost here and the wait is excruciating! It goes without saying we will be praying and dreaming for a better tomorrow. November 3rd is election day but it is also my Mother’s birthday. She was a stalwart progressive and a counterbalance to my Dad…

THE CREATIVE EYE…a VISUAL TONIC

We may not always feel very creative at times… but I believe we are all creators and designers in one form or another. We may be home chefs, parents, teachers, and students,… makers and builders,…artists, musicians, photographers,…caregivers,…and those of us simply navigating…

LUNCH BY BEAUTIFUL EVERGREEN LAKE, A $12.5 MIL HOME ON THE MOUNTAIN, AND A TERRORIZING BULL ELK!

Marla and I took advantage of a beautifully warm fall day to drive up to Evergreen for lunch, about an hour from our house. We chose the Willow Creek Restaurant with a great deck overlooking Evergreen Lake. This is a view of the restaurant from a hiking trail next to…

PART 2…AN EXPLORATION OF MY FAVORITE CULINARY DISHES: MAIN COURSES & DESSERT

This week I’m exploring my favorite main course & dessert dishes. Our favorite foods are a fascinating subject and much more than just the science of taste. The ingredients of why we love certain foods include our genes, age, environment, and into the mix we must add a…

AN EXPLORATION OF MY FAVORITE CULINARY DISHES. BREAKFAST, BREAD, STARTERS, SALAD.

I’ve been thinking a lot about food lately. Like most people, our restaurant activity has been almost nil due to the virus. We are cooking more. (Translation: Marla is cooking very creatively and… yours truly is “picking” up food!) This post is on my favorite…

IMAGES BRINGING ME JOY AND A SMILE

This moment calls for a post bringing happiness and joy. I love remembering the laughter,…something we need much more of right now! Marla has her happiness groove going at Patty’s house. Logan’s smile says everything. He loved Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands! Paxton…

THE GREAT SHIFT

We are experiencing an unprecedented confluence of challenging events at the moment. The list is daunting, long, and often terrifying. I’ve tried to edit my normal high media input of TV, newspaper, and internet news but the onslaught of obfuscation from the present occupant of the Oval Office…

WHEN WE CAN TRAVEL SAFELY AGAIN…MY DREAM TRIP LIST

I am a member of the “Reluctant Travelers Club,” a large group, infected with a huge dose of wanderlust, who dream of traveling again… when it is safer. Obviously, some among us are less risk-averse and are happily wayfaring. We are not a member of this…

A FABULOUS HIKE WITH OUR GRANDSON HIGH ABOVE BOULDER

Logan stayed with us last week while his parents were moving Paxton into Boston College. We drove to Boulder looking for an interesting new hike and found it on Flagstaff Mountain at the Crown Rock Trailhead. We have never hiked that mountain before and it was a nice surprise! The…