Monthly Archives: February 2023

The Valle was overcast and gloomy for part of yesterday, but it was also pretty when the sun came out. This is my favorite shot because it shows two cross country skiers. (There is a higher resolution picture here in … Continue reading →

February down here is one of my favorite months. It’s often above freezing during the day and the days are getting longer, so usually if we get snow it starts melting in a day or so. It’s colder up in … Continue reading →

I went up to the land Saturday so I could get that new picture of Andy standing where he had in 1992. I didn’t bother sorting and culling the pictures. I put them in a folder, renamed them, gave them … Continue reading →

February 5, 2023

To be interested in the changing seasons is … a happier state of mind than to be hopelessly in love with spring. -–George Santayana Amen to that. My version is still, Stay curious and open to life. No matter what … Continue reading →

Wise, funny, and practical, The Swedish Art of Aging Well is a gentle and welcome reminder that, no matter your age, there are always fresh discoveries ahead, and pleasures both new and familiar to be enjoyed every day. —-Amazon.com I … Continue reading →

This picture was taken after the big snow a couple of weeks ago. It shows the entrance road at the Valles Caldera National Preserve about three hours after it had been cleared. It’s easy to see why people love that … Continue reading →

When Andy came home yesterday afternoon he said it had been really cold up there. I already knew that because of the Valles Caldera webcam. Apparently I’m not the only one writing about the cold. A buddy of Catalyst even … Continue reading →