September 11, 2017


In one of yesterday's posts I talked about the five-year anniversary of leaving to move to Washington. I went back and looked at that September 10th, 2012 post again and it feels like yesterday. I had actually left Colorado about three days before that post, but the 10th was the first day of really having … Continue reading September 11, 2017

I Left Five Years Ago…


Yep. Five years it's been. It's hard to believe and it makes me think back about all of it unfolding, moment by moment, day by day, new experiences one after another. It really seems longer to me - so much has happened since I got here. That cold, dark, rainy morning I left Colorado I was … Continue reading I Left Five Years Ago…

Time to Travel a Bit!


Yes, I'm going to hit the road for two jaunts so far. Got an airline ticket to go see family in KS, and I'm taking a drive to MT to see Meghan! I need a break really badly. Got a lot of brain dust needing cleared out and some travel will help with some of … Continue reading Time to Travel a Bit!

Stuff – September 6th, 2017


Tomorrow is our season-end party at work. This year's bash has a theme - we are doing breakfast instead of grilling burgers on the gas grill! It's a potluck so everyone is bringing something. I am going to throw together some biscuits with eggs, turkey back, turkey sausage, and four, yes, FOUR - kinds of … Continue reading Stuff – September 6th, 2017

A Long-Ass Week is Done


I have been working lots of OT this week on top of working the holiday. I was really hoping things would be slowing down but it just isn't happening quite yet. Going to be a good paycheck though! The whole damn state is on fire and every county has been deemed a state of emergency … Continue reading A Long-Ass Week is Done