Early Morning Treasure Hunt

Wild Geraniums My red-handled garden loppers are a girl’s best friend despite the faded finish on one side and a desperate need for sharpening. I can say this with all the honesty of a dental hygienist whose working time is spent with tiny instruments named Montana Jack, Columbia, Gracey, and MX23. With all their intricate … Continue reading Early Morning Treasure Hunt →

An Unexpected Covid Romance Part II

Cindy Bower - During all the confusion of the covid pandemic, life was in a tizzy. My job at the dental office had closed down for six weeks and when we went back, there were still so many unknowns. The news everyday was so scary and negative, with the pandemic and election disagreements. One of … Continue reading An Unexpected Covid Romance Part II →

Love Eclipses Spectacular Solar Eclipse 2017 – Reminiscences

Today, August 21, 2020, is the third anniversary of the 2017 Total Solar Eclipse. I can't even count all of the times I recall that celestial event that seemed like a momentary glimpse into heaven. During these strange times of pandemic, social unrest, and frequent uncertainty, I can't help but recall the complete order of … Continue reading Love Eclipses Spectacular Solar Eclipse 2017 – Reminiscences →

Life is a Rodeo and other Cheyenne Frontier Days Meanderings

Our 45th anniversary date to Cheyenne Frontier Days (hereafter CFD) last Saturday found Tom and I with sister-in-law Connie, and thousands of others from around the country and world, enjoying the Daddy of ‘Em All rodeo. While watching the raw action in real time, I decided that life is essentially a rodeo, as cliché’ as that … Continue reading Life is a Rodeo and other Cheyenne Frontier Days Meanderings →

Wyoming State Fair’s Living Legacy

Wyoming State Fair series Part III For some reason my competitive spirit didn’t die when I aged out of 4-H. I still enter knitted and crocheted work in the open class needlework department. It seems to call my name annually. Some years I scour our back yard for horticulture entries too. It’s fun to … Continue reading Wyoming State Fair’s Living Legacy →

Blast to the Past — Wyoming State Fairs

Part II of Wyoming State Fair Series My husband and I both grew up in Douglas and have many memories of our last days of summer being spent at the fair. What a gathering place it was … and is! I still have a state fair scar on my left knee. The carnival ride injury … Continue reading Blast to the Past — Wyoming State Fairs →