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Windstorm

As we drove along the Peak to Peak Highway, the winds buffeted my car.  I clutched the steering wheel as first one gust, then another, caused the car to shift sideways.  As we pushed on, the sand deposited by the CDOT trucks whirled into sandy, snowy cyclones that whipped against…

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The Grinch Rises Again

At first nothing is visible except fir trees, aspen and a blanket of snow covering the ground – your standard holiday scene here in the Rocky Mountains of Colorado.  Suddenly, a faint hum fills the air, as a multi-colored being begins to rise from the ground.  Vibrant green with a splash of…

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Know Your Stuff

One flat screen TV.  A pine bookcase.  Hickory hardwood floors. One sofa from Pottery Barn.  One Butcher Block dining room table.  One entertaiment center.  One area rug.  A french door refrigerator.  A one-of-a-kind original painting from the Grand Canyon. Know Your Stuff.  As we spend more and more time inside,…

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Do I feel lucky today?

Whoosh!  Whoosh!  The wind comes blasting down our road as I step outside.  Winter has finally arrived, complete with high winds rolling off the mountain crest, sub-freezing temperatures, and yes, even a bit of snow.  Happy as I am for some snow (I’m a skier), it does complicate things a…

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