The world above timberline with its splendid views and alpine flora also abounds in various attractive high-altitude dwellers. Chubby-cheeked ground squirrels are not the only ones. May I present myself: I am a pika and look like a furry ball with big ears. I have been described as impossibly cute and won't raise any objections … Continue reading I’m All Ears
At 6,800 feet (2.070 meters), Colorado has the highest average elevation of all US states, thanks to 58 peaks that exceed 14,000 feet (4.000 meters). When we were younger and fitter, my husband and I reached the summits of 20+, but it seems unlikely we will be able to enjoy the lofty views from the … Continue reading Above Timberline
If you are familiar with my blog, you might remember a number of posts about the local Colorado Springs Pioneers’ Museum, where I have been a volunteer docent since 2015. This year, our Curator of History started to volunteer her precious time to host a monthly book club for volunteers. It has been an exercise … Continue reading Plus ça change, plus c’est la même chose: The Westerners
When reviewing the images of my 2025 trip to France, I realized there were so many, I could easily fill at least one more post. They encompass both visits to Paris, one in late September, and a second in early October. I hope you will enjoy more impressions of my favorite world city, starting at … Continue reading More Paris Moments
Following my first visit at Notre-Dame de Paris in late September of 2025, I learned that it was, once again, possible to climb the towers of the cathedral, something I had never done before. When planning my return trip to Germany by train, I allotted enough time between my arrival in Paris on October 1 … Continue reading On top of Notre-Dame de Paris
