Life Lessons, Quotes

What is Minimalism–Really?

The past couple of years have brought with it a desire to live fully by minimizing not only my possessions, but other areas of my life as well. With that desire came the discovery of The Minimalists. I've listened to numerous podcasts and read articles galore and always come out on the other side with… Continue reading What is Minimalism–Really?

Family, Fun, Nature

Diverse, Unique Taos

  Last week I shared photos of old cemeteries we visited in Taos. This week I want to share some photos from our time there that are not cemetery related. I am enamored with this city of all things art. However, working in the law enforcement arena, I chose to research the crime rate. While… Continue reading Diverse, Unique Taos

Fun, Writing

Colorado Gold

Colorado Gold means more than the golden Aspens in autumn. To a Colorado writer, it also means the Colorado Gold Writer's Conference in Denver. Held the weekend after Labor Day, it's the perfect way to get motivated and rejuvenate one's writing goals and spend time in the company of other like-minded writers while ushering in… Continue reading Colorado Gold

Family, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Quotes, Writing

All Things Gratitude

Gratitude fills my heart, my home, my life. And I'm so grateful for that. But I also realize that it's all too easy to get busy with living and default, as human beings often do, to feelings other than gratitude, forgetting to be grateful. Especially for the small, simple things in life that make a… Continue reading All Things Gratitude

Faith and Spirituality, Fun, Nature

God’s Splendor

My husband and I celebrated our 15th wedding anniversary this past weekend in Estes Park, CO. Below are some of the breathtaking views from a hike we took at 11,500 feet above sea level, as well as a few other memorable sights. This was my little guy's (Roscoe) first hike. He did so well! One… Continue reading God’s Splendor

Faith and Spirituality, Gratitude, Life Lessons, Quotes

No Regrets

Why is it that we often don't realize how much a person means to us until they're taken from us. Whether it be a move, an illness, life getting in the way keeping two people apart, or death, it's not until the person is gone, the relationship as we knew it changed forever, that we… Continue reading No Regrets

Fun, Writing

Writing Lessons

This past weekend I attended a writing workshop hosted by Sisters in Crime, presented by Nancy Pickard. Nancy is one of the founding members and former president of the International level of Sisters in Crime, an organization that supports women mystery writers. She's also a past board member of Mystery Writers of America. Impressive, right?… Continue reading Writing Lessons

Nature, Quotes

Nature’s Brilliance, Week 4

The final week of sharing shots of nature that I've discovered this past month. And just in time to focus on Camp NaNo. What is Camp NaNo, you ask? Tune in next week and I'll share what it is and what I'm working on. But first, one more week of nature. Sit back and breathe… Continue reading Nature’s Brilliance, Week 4

Nature, Quotes

Nature’s Brilliance, Week 3

Another week of nature's splendor that speaks far louder than words. Sunrise, sunset... This lady was hard at work laying her eggs. And here's the critter that taunts my dogs every day. He's taunting me here, too, daring me to come and get him. Challenge accepted. The most beautiful gift of nature is that it… Continue reading Nature’s Brilliance, Week 3