I've lived many places in my life, but seven years ago I moved somewhere I had never thought of living. I'd heard of Colorado, driven through Colorado, even camped in Colorado, but I never once thought about living here. The funny thing is that of all the places I have lived, Fort Collins has turned... Continue Reading →
The Unexpected Gifts of My Writing Retreat
Today is my last day at my writing retreat. It’s time to pack up and go home. I had hoped to get so much done here and I was sad yesterday because I was feeling like I had failed. Two weeks ago, I looked at my writing schedule and realized I could actually finish my... Continue Reading →
Leftovers: A Blessing or A Curse?
We're still eating turkey. It's been just over a week since Kurt and I roasted one to make up for the fact we didn't get to on Thanksgiving Day. That I've been eating turkey all week (and still have more to eat) is all my fault. I saw our local store had some left and... Continue Reading →
If You Think You Need A House-Elf, Think Again
I've said it before and I'll say it again: I wouldn't mind having a house-elf or two living under my stairs. I was reminded of this by a recent pie chart on Facebook, which shows the main expectations of girls who have absorbed the life styles of Disney princesses. The one that resonated for me? "Random... Continue Reading →
