The winter of 2025 was way beyond harsh.

Life is short – fragile – uncertain –
Studies have shown that losing a dog is as hard as losing a human loved one. This winter – both.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawaken.”
Reflections in the San Juan's
The winter of 2025 was way beyond harsh.

Life is short – fragile – uncertain –
Studies have shown that losing a dog is as hard as losing a human loved one. This winter – both.
“Until one has loved an animal, a part of one’s soul remains unawaken.”

My husband is romantic.
Over the years we’ve lived up here we often got all dressed up for New Year’s Eve and went out to dinner CLIMB; the fanciest restaurant at 9,000 ft. where we live. We don’t have to be concerned about traffic in the winter and we aren’t big drinkers so us going out, on New Year’s Eve where we live, isn’t risky.

It is so deeply satisfying to be able to go for a hike in the mountains, especially on the spur of the moment – because we live here. Husband and I did just that this morning. With back and knee support my body responded well to climbing up and down repeatedly.
It’s The Little Things Mean The Most
In No Particular Order – JOY


our son’s thoughtfulness

my husband made us fresh bread

our son’s dragon drawing from kindergarten hangs on the wall

walking our nature trail with my family

critter prints

so fun to laugh last night – we hadn’t watched in years

I’ve learned the frozen branches have a specific name: hoar frost

enjoying watching Hope enjoying watching the critters

view from our living room

winter pleasure

morning pleasures: colors, aromas, tastes


My Gratitude Jar:
if we don’t recognize & appreciate our blessings then we might as well not have them – what do you think about appreciating the little joy’s in life?