Monthly Archives: October 2013

I haven’t posted a lot about this lately, mostly because it is simply too heartbreaking, but also because it is such a controversial topic. And I certainly wouldn’t want to be labeled as being “a controversial person.” HA!!  Who the … Continue reading →

I heard snippets of this about a week or so ago and chose to ignore it.  I thought that if I didn’t pursue the story, it couldn’t possibly be true.  If I didn’t read any further, then it would simply … Continue reading →

So…what do you think $24 BILLION buys you? Your own personal, private island somewhere in the tropics with an invisible shield thrown in that will protect you from anything Mother Nature attempts to send your way? Maybe. A HUGE, GINORMOUS, … Continue reading →

First event: Lawnmower Skills As you can see, our first contestant completed the lawnmower driving with a difficulty level of 2 (2 mowers). The first judge awarded Mr. Roberts a 7 for ingenuity (how to get as many mowers as … Continue reading →

What a glorious day! Slightly chilly, very overcast, but an absolutely gorgeous walk through the woods.  An aspen leaf carpet was laid out in front of us as we wound through the trees.  The breeze (who am I kidding?? the “wind”) … Continue reading →

“Speaker Boehner comes in and he says, basically, it’s sort of like this,” Schumer said. “Someone goes into your house, takes your wife and children hostage and then, says, let’s negotiate over the price of your house.”  Senator Chuck Schumer … Continue reading →

Yessiree bob.  Right here in the backyard.  The Abominable Snowman.  In October. Now, I know I shouldn’t be surprised by snow in October.  I’ve been living in the Rocky Mountains long enough to know that it snows now.  Sometimes even … Continue reading →

So, where to begin? Yesterday morning brought the dude in the big truck with the slogan on the back “Poop Scoopin Buggy.”  I kid you not. Lovely thing to watch at 7:15 a.m. while enjoying my triple shot 1/2 caffe … Continue reading →

OH THE IRONY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Not that I’m being original here–I’ve read this posted in a dozen places over the web in the last hour. The Republicans pitched a humdinger of a tantrum and in the end all they’ve done is sabotage … Continue reading →