Monthly Archives: June 2017

Today is Asteroid Day, the anniversary of the 1908 Tunguska event: June 30, 1908 In a remote part of Russia, a fireball was seen streaking across the daytime sky. Within moments, something exploded in the atmosphere above Siberia’s Podkamennaya Tunguska … Continue reading →

As you may recall, last Sunday Andy took a picture of the entrance to the Valles Caldera National Preserve from the top of the trail: Monday he took two pictures of the top of the trail from approximately the entrance … Continue reading →

What a neat hug! It makes me happy just watching it. June 28, 2017  

Beate looked into taking a walk in the Valle Calderas National Preserve, so she, Tim and Andy went last Sunday. They drove from the Visitor Center for about 45 minutes, then walked for about 3 1/2 hours. It was 8.7 … Continue reading →

June 27, 2017  

We won’t get any apples this year because of the harsh Spring, but with good luck and a net we might get some cherries. Kaitlin and Torben harvested theirs about a week ago: What a difference altitude makes! June 26, … Continue reading →

As I’ve mentioned, the one rose bush is doing fine: Beate and Tim bought a replacement for the eaten one when they went to Santa Fe Friday, and they planted it yesterday. Fingers crossed! June 25, 2017  

Do you have any favorite if onlys? June 24, 2017  

Kingston is the latest rescue at Life at Golden Pines. He shows that just because we can’t solve all the problems of this poor old world, there are still things we can do to make it a better place. Once … Continue reading →

June 22, 2017