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  • A Colorado Road Trip: Part One ~ A Rocky Start

    A Colorado Road Trip: Part One ~ A Rocky Start

    Have you ever made a decision and then regretted it?  Have you ever been super excited about a plan only to be momentously deflated by a sudden turn-of-events?  Have you ever thought that the Universe is working against you or perhaps punishing you for a lifetime of bad choices? Have you ever taken two small children [...]

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  • A Test in Self-Acceptance

    A Test in Self-Acceptance

    This weekend I was challenged by my own self-doubt, confronted by petty insecurities and reminded that the world is chock-full of diverse opinions. No, I didn’t attend a self-help workshop or listen to a motivational speaker. I had a garage sale. Opening up your garage to the public affords you an amazing opportunity to reflect and marvel at [...]

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  • Recipe of the Week – Pinquito Bean Tacos

    Recipe of the Week – Pinquito Bean Tacos

    I would like to begin this week’s recipe with a disclaimer. I am fully aware that I have not reinvented Mexican food.  I am also fully aware that I have not discovered some unbelievably new way to serve tacos.  I am choosing to spotlight this week’s recipe because it is, in fact, incredibly easy and fits [...]

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  • It Begins With a Bike Parade…Happy Independence Day!

    It Begins With a Bike Parade…Happy Independence Day!

    For the past several years our subdivision has made some very worthy attempts at neighborhood patrioticism.  Excitement abounds as all the tiny neighbors gather red/white/blue ribbons and sparkly garland to decorate their transportation of choice for the Annual Bike Parade.  Every mode of travel is represented.  We have the traditional bicycle, of course, scooters, wagons, [...]

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  • Summer Has *Officially* Begun

    Summer Has *Officially* Begun

    I know, I know.  For most of the country, the highly coveted season began a few weeks ago.  And technically speaking, so it did in my neck of the woods.  But, I have learned to define “summer” a bit differently.  My definition is based on a couple of years of experience, of being the recipient [...]

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