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As we walked through the darkness, whoops and hollers filled the air. Clusters of college kids scurried towards the bright lights ahead. Chants erupted spontaneously as a sense of giddiness and expectation filled the air. Everyone seemed to be donning some combination of black and gold, showing their school spirit…
Continue readingMore and more people kept coming in the door. For a Thanksgiving that wasn’t spent with family, it sure felt like family. Sitting around the rustic table, we raised a glass to fellow residents of Nederland and new friends. Chatter, shared experiences both good and bad, and memories of fun…
Continue readingSnaking up the switchbacks in front of me, each car seemed to have a singular but unifying purpose. One that was quickly identifiable by the contents strapped to its roof rack. The pines and first that adorned the tops of SUVs, pick up trucks, and yes, even an occasional sedan…
Continue readingFirst, one appeared at the side of the road. Then another. Pretty soon, a gaggle of the large birds strutted across the road, scurrying quickly on their spindly legs while carrying their large, rotund bodies. It’s their size and yes, that neck, that scrawny, jiggly, turkey neck with the waddle…
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