Sorry Charlie

This was painted on the graffiti permission wall in Boulder at the intersection of 30th and Arapahoe. (If this is your work and you would like credit please email me!)
I am just speechless and heartbroken at how BIG of a disaster this is. What really irks me is the lack of responsibility, integrity, and honesty BP has shown in disclosing information and coming up with solutions. Did you hear what CEO Tony Hayward said about the oil spill? That it was "relatively tiny" compared to the size of the ocean. !!! And that the environmental impact would be "very very modest". !!!!! I... Am.....Speechless.

Boston!

I went to Boston for a whirlwind trip May 10-11. I went alone, which sometimes I think is the best way to travel. I mostly just walked around... Boston was a very cool city. Tons of history every which way, neat old buildings, sea gulls, cold wind, and the smell of salt in the air. I definitely have to go back and stay awhile!There were some interesting things- like the pool ladders into the harbor, and the spiral escape staircase (instead of a ladder).

Earth Hour

Tonight is Earth Hour! And finally the city of Boulder is participating. At 8:30pm all city buildings will turn off unnecessary lights. I'm going to go around my house and not only turn off the lights, but unplug EVERYTHING.

The photos above are of Nashville- the city lights as they usually are, and the lights during Nashville. It is such a striking difference!

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Just Because Bicycle Ride

Today is such a beautiful day in Boulder. Spring is teasing me! I love Spring. I love the burst of energy I get every year. I love the little flowers poking up through the snow. I love the bright green color of baby leaves. Colorado is notorious for being in the 70's one day, snowing the next, so I wanted to seize my opportunity to soak up the warmth. Usually I ride my bicycle only to get places, which sometimes adds a burden to an otherwise pleasant bike ride. So today I decided that I didn't want to go anywhere in particular but I wanted to go there on my bike! I rode around the paths of Boulder, through puddles of melting snow, past a lake with water and sun breaking up the ice. I heard little birds singing the whole way. I came to a very important conclusion: I need to go on more just because it's beautiful bicycle rides!
*I'm trying to draw a little bit every day. Nothing fancy, just putting the pencil in my hand. I'm starting off with drawing things that make me happy! My Schwinn is definitely on that list. Created March 1, 2010*

Sometimes it's the only thing I can say

Sometimes I'm reminded of how little control I have over anything. Usually at that point the best thing for me to do is to take a deep breath and....... let go. And if I'm really frustrated, adding the F-bomb into that said letting go can help too!
This was made from a former skirt, a pillowcase, and embroidery floss. I stitched the fabric onto a stronger backing (felt works well), then tied the letters onto a strip of fabric with embroidery floss.

Day dreaming

How I would love to be floating on this boat, snuggled under a colorful quilt, and reading a good book! Photo found here.

My sweetheart

This year for Valentine's Day I was single for the first time in many many years.... So I decided to be my own sweetheart! I've never been a fan of the whole business around Valentine's Day- that you only love someone if you get them a dozen red roses and a mushy glittery heart card. But flowers are nice, and so in the spirit of loving myself I got exactly what I wanted. Purple tulips for my table, and a 'Twinkle' orchid for my bedroom. And strawberries.

I do have an admirer though!

True, Sam is only 6, but it was lovely to get a card!