Tag: Colorado
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Wet And Reckless Abandon
Water is something we all need for survival. Our bodies are made mostly of water, as is our world. But enjoying water is something completely different. We’re in Colorado, where it’s drier and sublimely cooler. Where sweat doesn’t happen as easily and offensive odors don’t creep up as quickly. Playing in water takes on a […]
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We’re Baaaack
We have had the incredible privilege for more years than we deserve to spend two months every other year in Colorado. Our jobs require us to relocate for that time to prepare for an organization-wide conference and classes that are offered to our staff. Colorado is my happy place. Majestic mountains, dry, cool weather, […]
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Home Is Where My Luggage Is–Now
After a couple of months of my personal Rocky Mountain high, we’re back in flat and humid Orlando. Home. For the past two months, I adapted to higher climes, drier weather and scenery you can’t see in our Sunshine State. Waking up to cooler temperatures, different flora and fauna and less space was […]
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It’s All About The Journey
After eight weeks of preparing for and having our conference, it’s family vacation time. We’re all ready for a break. We’ve rented a large house in Breckenridge–all 23 of us have a bed. We’ve been playing, cooking, relaxing together for a few days. While here, we needed to do what mountain people do. Hike. If […]
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Mountain Highs Don’t Eliminate Messy Lows
Two months of reprieve from Orlando steam and sweat. My Rocky Mountain High has begun. I love the chance to switch things up a bit. The opportunity to move to Ft. Collins, Colorado for our summer assignment for two months is a gift. We’ve been doing this for years–before we were parents. Hauling the kids […]
Tip of My Iceberg 