Colorado's Contrasts

Because The Flu Is Never Leaving

Due to the fact that the flu has placed us under quarantine, I have no fresh blog ideas. Therefore, I am using a suggestion my husband gave me long ago--our Colorado trip from June. I wasn't blogging in June so I have not shared this trip yet. As my brain is still a bit mush, I will just share pictures today. They are my hope that I will enjoy things again. ;-p I have all kinds of fun things to share about how we planned the road trip, food packed, etc but it's all too much effort at the moment. Enjoy the beauty that is Colorado and ignore my whining.

The Road to the Oscars Part 1

As mentioned in a previous post, I am going to post pics of Oscar dresses that I think should have/will make it to The Oscars. We're holding out hope that there will be an awards show and not just a teleconference. I will post one part every Friday up until the big night. Today is a preview of the actresses nominated (plus two).


Amy Ryan "Acress in a Supporting Role" for Gone Baby Gone






Cate Blanchett "Actress in a Supporting Role" for I'm Not There AND "Actress in a Leading Role" for Elizabeth:The Golden Age










Ellen Page "Actress in a Leading Role" for Juno






Jennifer Garner (not nomitated, but I love her!) in Juno







Julie Christie "Actress in a Leading Role" for Away From Her






Keira Knightley (not nominated but isn't she beautiful!) in Atonement







Laura Linney "Actress in a Leading Role" for The Savages






Marion Cotillard "Actress in a Leading Role" for La Vie En Rose






Ruby Dee "Actress in a Supporting Role" for American Gangster






Saoirse Ronan "Actress in a Supporting Role" for Atonement







Tilda Swinton "Actress in a Supporting Role" for Michael Clayton







Wow, that's an amazing list of women. What talent in one list! Stay tuned, next week--dresses!!!

A Picure is Worth a Thousand Words . . .

. . .or so they say! Tonight I am too tired to be verbose, so here are some pics of what I've been up to.

Cuddling with Kenya.











Coffee with Penny . . .


. . .at Night Sky Coffee House.













You have to try the hats on when antique shopping!









Aren't we cute?
















Like it? Love it? Hate it? Penny and I loved it. Ralph hates it. I want it for my dining room.
What do you think?

Too tired!

Too tired to think. Enjoy the pics!

My sister's farm

My sister has this great farm in ND--it is the only house on her road, surrounded by pine trees. We had such a nice time visiting with them. We took a tour the first morning that we were there. Here are our the "landmarks" from our tour:
The outhouse (not in use)
The fire pit-during the summer it's a cozy little hollow surrounded by trees and leaves.
The tire swing she was so excited to have for the boys.
The pond--perfect for ice skating
I missed a big one, though. They have this neat spot they call "Sunset Road." Kim has gotten some of the most precious pics of Todd and the boys.
We had a good time of fellowship, played Loaded Questions and Apples To Apples, ate and laughed. Family is so precious.