May 21, 2026

I went on one of my favorite late spring hikes. Pine Hollow to Willow to Ridge to Pine Hollow. No traffic, the green (many shades of green) , plus 3 deer and only 1 person made for a good morning. 

May 20, 2026

Handed in my work stuff for the school year. It’s kind of hard when you’re good at something and you only get to do it some of the time. Got to see Darren there and then I got to see Sadie at work - both good things. And Darren and I survived valiant activity. Yes, it’s feels like a survival thing. 

May 17, 2026

Met little tiny kitten Mango. 

May 16, 2026

I've been thinking about the Richfield house a lot this week. Oh how I love that house. I hated to give it up and yet it was definitely the right thing to do. Mostly because the cute little family is going to take such good care of it and make good memories themselves. In a text to her I said that it has been a beautiful closure to some place that has my heart. So many little miracles seen along the way which added to the peace. But I’ll still miss that place! And its location. I’m pretty sure our Capitol Reef visits will go down. Found a few pictures to help me remember.

This first one is our wedding reception in the backyard.  1994.  The next few are from the 70s, with the last one in 1981.

May 15, 2026

We had makeups today for work just like the last two days. I told them I had an appointment but could change it. They said - no need to change your appointment. 

Good, cause this was my appointment. 

Birds, blue bells, green, mountain air, and a lake. 

The rest of the day was good as well - 

Finishing Zootopia 2 with Cam, Lunch at Costco with C and S, and a drop in to say hi to Kenz after Darren and I ate at Chubby’s. 

May 14, 2026

Making jam and eating it with homemade rolls thanks to Kelly. 

May 13, 2026

The song “Road Less Traveled” by Lauren Alaina comes on and 6 years later it still reminds me of the drive to Big Sandy for my first Wind Rivers backpacking trip 6 years ago.