While my in-laws were in town, we stopped at the Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument before we went to Cripple Creek. It preserves a grouping of fossilized redwood trees and other (mainly insect) fossils after a volcanic eruption resulted in a the formation of an ancient lake. The park has several hiking trails that allow…
Take a journey back in time while you ride the Cripple Creek railroad through the San Juan Mountains of Colorado to the town of Victor.
Another check-in for my 30 by 30 project. The big one for this update is crossing off state #49! 1. Read the Bible completely. Every single verse, every single book. 2. Save $5,000 a year each year. 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 3. Complete my Masters degree. Starting classes next week! 4. Pay off at…
We’re reaching that delightful time of year with warm (but not hot) days and crisp nights. Since I work in a real office, I’m having to adjust my wardrobe to accommodate our finicky office thermostat. I also love the plums, maroons, and rich red hues that are the staple of fall. I found this great…
I confess that I started writing this post on Sunday… I confess that this conversation happened this week (I’m talking to one of the undergrads in my office): Me: Well, at least it’s Wednesday. We’re more than halfway to Friday. Cole (the undergrad): It’s Tuesday, Lisa. I confess these past two weeks have been insane….
Who out there has a go-to appetizer? I love bacon cheese fries, and I order them frequently when we go out to eat (hello, all 3000 calories of Outback Steakhouse’s cheese fries. Mmm, or Cheddar’s cheese fries. Or Carolina Ale House where they use battered fries). Cheese fries are also my go-to ballpark food. So…