What grows at 9K feet? Not much
It sneaks up on you; the altitude, that is. Most people that have come up to work at the Bar
Read MoreDiary of a mad homeowner
The trials and tribulations of fixing up a house filled with character but not much else
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Seeing red … Benjamin Moore’s Heritage Red, that is
Red paint is a bitch. Oh, it’s beautiful to look at, dramatic, passionate, but it’s a persnickety and expensive challenge.
Read MoreGreen is for go … to the paint store
I’m not saying it wasn’t a pretty color; it just wasn’t working for me. I finally came to accept the
Read MoreHeading out to the woodshed
It’s a dark and stormy night; you’re cold the woodpile is hidden under a deep layer of snow. Thanks to
Read MoreMailboxes, etc.
Mailboxes are a quintessential part of rural living and those in the mountains are no exception. The trick is to
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More mitigation
Mitigation is the password for anyone who wants to live in the mountains. Experts say that forest fires are burning
Read MoreSnow on trees – Conifer-style
One of the best things about living at 9,000 feet is the snow that falls and occasionally leaves a beautiful
Read MoreSpringing into wildfire season
Few words elicit as much fear in mountain residents as the words, “smoke check” spoken over the Mountain Area Scanner
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