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Sitting on the couch watching television, it felt like a normal Sunday night. Suddenly, the strumming of my cell phone broke through my tranquility. Glancing down, I saw the number of my friend who lived in town. Knowing we get spotty cell service at best, I picked up our landline…
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From afar, the tree awed me with its size and beauty. Growing along North Boulder Creek, its branches drooped with green-blue needles and cones. Its top soared every higher towards the blue sky.During this May afternoon, the tree seemed perfectly healthy. Upon closer inspection, though, I saw sap oozing out…
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Driving down Boulder Canyon, this particular morning, my senses are heightened. I’m noticing the snow clinging to the granite as I drive through the Narrows. As I pass the turn off to Sugarloaf Road, the vibrant green budding leaves of the Narrowleaf Cottonwood stand out. Finally, as I arrive in…
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White skinny legs sticking out from under plaid shorts. An equally porcelain bare chested young man skiing up to me, leaving a spray of slushy snow in his wake. People sunning themselves on the deck, while sipping beer, enjoying the warm rays of sun. Such is the scene of skiing…
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