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Not-so-typical weather for Northern Nevada — I started noticing gradual changes in the scenery during my daily walks. The snow melted quickly. Brown grass turned green and slowly but surely, leaves started showing up on our trees.

April 3–9, 2023 — The weather was all over the place during the last week. We got yet another dusting of snow on Monday, then by the end of the week, we had temperatures near 70°F. My arms actually got a little sunburned working outside on Sunday. It was nice enough to take off…

March 27- April 2, 2023 — So far, I’ve gone out walking every day this year. I haven’t missed one day, walking in cold, rainy, windy, and snowy conditions. There was more than one day during the winter that I had snow collecting on and freezing to my eye lashes! I’ve missed contributing to the Photo-a-Day…

A guided meditation that I was following one morning instructed listeners to ask our hearts the question, “What do you want me to know?”

During one of my early morning walks, I got to witness a spectacular sunrise. It was still early March in Northern Nevada, so the air was cold. I could see my breath as I walked. We had yet another storm moving out of the area, so there were clouds over…

This particular time, I was on a sugar- and alcohol-free diet, so I couldn’t take one. When he held the box out to me, I used a napkin to…

My friend took me to see Julia Bulette’s grave — My friend Holly and I were both off on President’s Day. Because I work in a park, that holiday is my last holiday off until the end of October, so we took advantage of the nice weather and went snowshoeing. I hadn’t been snowshoeing in at least 15 years, and…

Just two dogs having the time of their lives — Since I’ve been walking every day lately, we’ve decided that it’s time to start taking the dogs out more. Sunny needs to lose weight. Charlie has a lot of energy and loves being away from the house.