How four scared rattlesnakes scared me on a short foothills hike.
Rattlesnakes: Scary or Just Scared?
Catching the Hogwarts Express: A Lucky Accident
It's September first. The Binge Mode: Harry Potter episode I listened to this week reminded me that the Hogwarts Express leaves from platform 9 3/4 today. In 2004, I saw the Hogwarts Express in person, but it was a complete accident. I didn't think about Harry Potter when I was planning my trip to Scotland, or I... Continue Reading →
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7 Frustrating Truths About Birding
Back in March, I spent a week in southern Arizona birding. While I have looked for birds while hiking in the past, this was my first trip dedicated to birding. I discovered that focused birding is both wonderful and frustrating. Here's what I learned. 1) Birding can be intense. Knowing I might see something I'd... Continue Reading →
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Unexpected Fiber Finds While On Vacation
I recently went on a road trip through the Midwest with some good friends. Our itinerary included national parks, museums, and gardens and included a lot of unexpected stops when something caught our eye from the road. When asked what I wanted to see on and do on the trip, I didn't have much in... Continue Reading →
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Outwitting the Airlines: How I Got What I Wanted Despite Their Help
Back in November, I was too sick to fly and had to cancel a trip. I hated doing it. It meant missing a visit with my family but even more painful was the thought that I would have to sort everything out with the airlines at some point. I would have to call the travel... Continue Reading →
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Art Journal: Hawaii 2007
In 2007, I took a trip with my husband to Hawaii. Since he had to work some of the time, I had plenty of time to explore on my own and to document the trip. I've been fascinated by the idea of visual journaling for years, and this is one of the few times I was... Continue Reading →
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Unexpected Gifts on the Road Less Traveled
We spent Labor Day at Grand Teton National Park with my parents. Despite the holiday, the park wasn't all that crowded. We were able to park at the Jenny Lake Overlook and get pictures of the mountains towering over the lake without getting jostled. We even found an empty table at the picnic area at noon.... Continue Reading →
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Lake Loveland
The last night my parents were here, we went to dinner in Loveland. When we came out of the restaurant, it was a gorgeous evening, so we decided to drive to a nearby park for a little walk before the sun went down. However, we got sidetracked as we were driving past Lake Loveland. We... Continue Reading →
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Fossil Creek Reservoir
We drive right by the Fossil Creek Reservoir every time we go to Denver. I had no idea what a gorgeous spot it was until I went there with my parents after dinner one night. The lake is down slope from a large prairie, which is full of wildlife. The bunnies were particularly bold. As... Continue Reading →
