Blogs from Denver, Colorado, United States, North America - page 11

And the countdown begins...8 days until departure. Suitcase measured and just squeaks by. Chip is working on his German with his Rosetta Stone Course:) Dog boarding reserved. Next week we go into our final week of preparation musically and watch student presentations on our upcoming travels along with reconnaissance research on "competing" choirs. The ensemble is bonding and sounds better than ever! And by the way, there may be some choral flash mobs on the UNC campus this week... read more

We started out the CT at Waterton Canyon on Friday afternoon. We are spotting cars for as many of the segments that we can and plan to do weekend trips until we get to Breck. Were we plan on taking a few days rest with our good friends! Allow me to add a disclaimer.....WHEN YOU SPOT CARS...remember to bring your keys for the car at your final destination. Not that we forgot them....just a reminder :) So we had a two hour delay....got started at 2pm on Friday. 3 miles in I started to have foot problems. My toes were angry...good thing I hike with a Nurse. He whipped out the medical bag and flew into action. My feet were all tapped up and I began to start the trail again...This time my feet resembled something ... read more

Hello I am beginning this blog to post primaly pictures I took !!!... read more

Hours and Admission Summer Hours May 1 – October 31 Museum: Daily 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Gift Shop/Café: Daily 8:30 a.m. - Sunset Winter Hours November 1 – April 30 Museum: Tuesday – Sunday 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Closed Christmas Day. Gift Shop/Café: Daily 9:00 – Sunset Admission: Adults: $5.00 Seniors (65+): $4.00 Children 6 – 15: $1.00 Children age 5 and under: free Group rates are available with advance reservations. Call 303-526-0744 for more information. GPS N 39° 43.954 W 105° 14.316 13S E 479553 N 4398102 From Denver: Take I-70 W. to exit 256. Turn right at the top of the ramp, and then an immediate left. Follow this to Lookout Mountain Road. Turn right and travel approximately 4 miles. The Museum will be on your left following an open park and ... read more

I've just decided that teaching is like tending a fire. I can recognize a glimmer, and know it is not yet a spark. I can see a spark and ignite a flame. I can fan a flame and start a fire. I can step back from the fire and watch it burn. I can add fuel to keep the fire burning. I can silently watch a steady burn and delight in the sparks that fly to light new fires. I can poke a burning log to send up new sparks. I can avoid the too-wet fuel that will dull the fire and the too-small twig that will be consumed before giving off heat. I can breathe life into a quietly smoldering timber. I can spot a dying ember and add fuel to spark it anew. I ... read more