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Heading into fall, my husband and always have a little bet going. When will we have the first measurable snow? It’s rare to see it in September, but October, it’s almost a guaranteed sure thing. I’m pretty sure my pick was somewhere around October 17 for this year, but boy,…
Continue readingDuring the aftermath of the Cold Springs Wildfire from this past summer, I wrote about some friends who had lost their home, one of the first to burn down during the fire. What was particularly heartbreaking was they had just purchased their home the previous October, and had not even…
Continue readingA few days ago I wrote of how the natural world adjusts to the changing weather and prepares itself for winter. But with the change of seasons, the residents of this mountain town engage in their own personal autumn rites to prepare for the impending snow and wind. I was…
Continue readingNow is the month for the flight from the Rocky Mountains south to places like Arizona, southern California, Texas and Florida. They will pack up their belongings, pack their cars, and make the long migration to warmer climates. Some will go in broods, some will go alone. The timing of…
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