There’s always a chance of seeing some wildlife in Colorado. We often see deer. We always see hummingbirds as well as many other varieties of birds. Once, we had a fox on our front porch. But on our most recent trip to Colorado, we had a surprise visitor. We’re sad that we didn’t get to …
For generations in my family, summer vacations have meant beaches. My mother used to vacation in Pacific Grove, California, where her mother had vacationed before her. My mother vacationed on Oregon beaches as well. I, too, relished summer vacations in Pacific Grove, and I also had my share of Oregon beaches. And after me, my …
August is a good month for summer travel. In Europe, it’s almost a given that people will flock to vacation spots for part or all of the month. Here in the United States, our vacations tend to take place any time between Memorial Day and Labor Day. I won’t be going anywhere in August, but …
I know everyone is thinking about chocolate today (and what a great excuse to indulge), but I found National Talk In An Elevator Day to be more intriguing. It’s always amazed me that two humans can occupy the same small space and essentially ignore each other. So I got in the elevator, determined to talk …
One of the lesser known National Days is National Father-Daughter Take a Walk Day, which takes place every July 7. My son-in-law has already taken my granddaughter (now five months old) on some hikes. The one pictured was in Colorado over Memorial Day weekend. My daughter is about to return to her job, and my …
Now that June is almost over, schools across the nation are out, and kids everywhere are enjoying their summer vacations. Or are they? It seems to me that children don’t have as much summer freedom as past generations had. They may have the world at their fingertips through the internet, but they don’t know their …
Summer is my season. I don’t mind the heat, as long as it doesn’t come with high humidity and inch toward the upper 90s. I love almost everything about summer—vacations, long days that allow me to enjoy the evenings outside, warm temps, summer flip-flops, reading by the pool, tropical iced tea, the flowers in bloom, …
I stopped in at the Green Hills Library on a hot afternoon this week, and noticed geese swimming in the reservoir next to the library. If you look closely, you can see their goslings. They know how to stay comfortable in the heat. How about you? Theresa HuppTheresa is the award-winning author of historical fiction …
We were out of town over Memorial Day weekend. Our son is getting married in about a week. And we have a trip to Europe coming up. So I spent all day yesterday running errands. By the time I got home, I was exhausted. But I have to say one of the errands was actually …
Not everyone agrees on the definition of “hiking”. When some people talk to me about going on a hike, they show me pictures of a park with an asphalt trail winding through it. To me, that’s just a long walk. A hike needs dirt and either woods or hills or both. You should have to …