July 20th, 2021


One more appointment down today so that means only one more left this week. I am going to be taking off and hitting the road soon since I can free my schedule and go away for a few weeks. I am making some time for me; I will be going someplace and doing something. I … Continue reading July 20th, 2021

July 17th, 2021


What the… The tree above is called a “monkey puzzle tree”. I did not know much about them other than there are a few around the area that I have seen in various places - you cannot miss something that unique. I had to know more so I did look them up and they are … Continue reading July 17th, 2021

July 16th, 2021


I had no idea she moved here to The Colonies! I got out for a real hike today; nearly two miles of forested trail with hills. I got a pretty good workout in and I really felt it plus I got to explore some new areas and trails where I went walking. Even though it … Continue reading July 16th, 2021

July 9th, 2021


Yesterday’s salmon berry harvest… …was added to organic gluten-free oats, cashew milk, hemp hearts and chia seeds for today’s breakfast! Got out for a hike yesterday and harvested the berries above. Some made it home in the bag, and some I ate. I will be getting out to pick more and maybe try to freeze … Continue reading July 9th, 2021

June 28th, 2021


I. Am. Over. This. Shit. I really hate hot weather, and it was 101 just a few hours ago at 6 PM; it should be in the 70s in this area. Hot HUMID weather is even worse and it is so humid the mountains are barely visible. I grew up with it in the Midwest, … Continue reading June 28th, 2021