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Weather/Climate

First snow

As faint light enveloped the room, I stumbled out of bed.  Walking out to the loft, I stared out the huge windows facing west to see a world of white.  It really had happened.  Fluffy snow coated the deck railings and the barbecue.  Soft flakes continued to float down out…

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Lifestyle

In search of the center place

“How did you end up moving to Nederland?” A frequent question from friends, house guests, visitors. The answer is more complicated than you would think. This week I’ve been reading the latest issue of Outside magazine, the anniversary issue with feature articles from various writers.  One in particular caught my…

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Nature

Colorado’s glaciers

Just past Lake Isabelle, I catch my first glance.  It’s long and white, and from this distance, it could be just a large patch of snow hanging from the top of the mountain.  I keep up my pace, and encounter the season’s first new snow — first just a couple…

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Lifestyle

The smell of wood smoke

First things first.  Feeling groggy, I stumble downstairs and get the coffee going.  Then, to the next task, and Simon and Shawnee peer up at me, tails wagging.  Hooking on their leashes, I opened the door to take them out.  Brrrr!! The first thing that greets me is the smell…

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