September 30, 2017


Not the best picture but the Painted Lady butterflies are here too! Saw them all over the lavender.

September 29, 2017



We stopped at Blue Mesa again on the way home and these Painted Lady butterflies were everywhere!

September 28, 2017


Chipmunks are super cute and we should have them in our neighborhood too!



Last Dollar Ranch on Last Dollar road - what a view!

September 27, 2017


The original curtain from 1905 now hangs on the wall at the Wright Opera House in Ouray.

September 26, 2017




Enjoying our time at Animas Forks Ghost Town. 


Beautiful Red Mountain with a dusting of snow.

September 25, 2017



Along the Uncompaghre River in Ouray. Summer still hanging on!



September 24, 2017


On our way! Enjoying the changing leaves!


Driving by Blue Mesa Reservoir.

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September 23, 2017




Still a little bit of summer holding on. Tiny wildflowers out on our walk.

September 22, 2017


First day of Fall and first day of Vacation! Hooray!

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September 21, 2017


I forgot my phone at home today so my picture options were limited. Whenever I can't think of anything I think that a picture of Minnie is what is needed.. and black and white captures the moment perfectly :)

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September 20, 2017


Lately everyone's been posting these great sunrise pictures and I got up this morning and this was going on. I however, was far too groggy to go outside so I took this picture from the couch while drinking coffee.

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September 19, 2017



Gorgeous rainbow toning and engraved flowers on an antique silver brush. I love the patina that old silver develops when you don't polish!

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September 18, 2017


Enjoying the blue sky on my lunch break.

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September 17, 2017


A little stormy on the way home. Near Wagon Mound, New Mexico.

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September 16, 2017


Napping with the boys! Julio, Marvin and Manny are so sweet.

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September 15, 2017


Cori planting her crab apple harvest with kitchen utencils.



Then the situation deteriorated! She's a character!

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September 14, 2017




Lucero at the Launchpad in Albuquerque - it was a great show!

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September 13, 2017


My down day was thwarted by Pumpkin Cake roll - and I'm not even sorry!



September 12, 2017


Cool old silver - Gorham Versailles from 1888.

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September 11, 2017


Lunchtime car selfie- continuing the series!

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September 10, 2017



Checking out the new Halloween offerings at Target!

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September 9, 2017


Marigold up close. The perfect fall flower!

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September 8, 2017


Walking Minnie.

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September 7, 2017


The majestic mullein!
Keep your mitts off my mullein!

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September 6, 2017


Minnie showing off her new purple bandana collar! Super cute!

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September 5, 2017



Cool old 14k gold picture locket measures about 1 1/2 x 1 3/4 inches. The pictures are printed on the gold- don't know how they did that! Engraved: Joseph from Edith 12-25-30.

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September 4, 2017


Happy Labor Day! Cheers to all- hope everyone is taking it easy today.


The summer flowers are fading fast!

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September 3, 2017





It's SO hot out but the leaves are changing..
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September 2, 2017


Finished! Year of the Rooster - 11 x 14. 

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September 1, 2017


I had a craving for something I hadn't had in 30 years- peanut butter and jelly on Wonder Bread. I got some Wonder Bread and oh my God is this stuff delicious. Instead of peanut butter and jelly, I may be eating almond butter with Organic strawberry jelly or red pepper hummus with feta, tomato and lettuce on it but OMG- SO GOOD.

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