Relaxing In The West

The mountains have always been an inspiration to me. The ruggedness of the mountains against the beautiful blue skies leaves me breathless - and it is not just the altitude! The landscape of the mountains causes one to pause and take stock of the diversity of the trees, boulders and wildlife. The aspens glistening in the sun next to the sturdy pine trees creates a interesting picture. The eagle soaring in the sky next to the tiniest of birds dancing on the deck provides fascinating entertainment. The massive boulders that line all parts of the landscape next to the smallest of pebbles littering the river rubbed smooth by the running water. Night on the mountain creates a whole new set of awe - I feel as though I could reach out a pluck a star from the sky.

I headed west to Breckenridge with Sir and Daughter #2 to join up with friends for a relaxing Labor Day. The weather was perfect - slightly warm during the day and cool at night. Together we shopped, talked, hiked, ate, told stories, feed the trout, cleaned and laughed. Despite our wilderness week-end, we managed to have 5 ipads, at least 7 computers and around 14 cell phones. You can take us out of the city but you can't take the city out of us!

Now it is back to reality - I am bound and determine to appreciate the beauty in my everyday life. I might not have the majestic Rockies in my backyard, but there is beauty everywhere if we look for it and appreicate the diversity this world has to offer us.