August 1 2014
Well, it’s already August 1 2014. Can you believe more than half of this year is in the history books? Did you know the month of August was named after Augustus Caesar and was lengthened to 31 days by Julius … Read the rest
July 31 2014
July 31 2014 means there’s basically only one more month of summer weather here in the Rockies. I remember, as a kid, the last day of July always felt like the beginning of the end of summer. My brother and … Read the rest
The open road isn’t as open as it used to be…but it’s still more open than the crowded streets of city life. You know what, though? People need people. Sure, the open road is fun. It’s full of unexpected delights. It’s … Read the rest
On The Western Slope
Well, the FunderRanch has been sold, and the FunderFamily is currently spending a little time on the western slope of Colorado. It’s good to relax and recuperate after 5 to 6 weeks of home improvements, clean-ups, negotiations, and paperwork. I’m … Read the rest
Road Trip
Well, the FunderFamily is going on a road trip… And we couldn’t be more eager to get started. In case you haven’t heard, we sold our house in June, we’re closing on it in two days (July 9th), and we’re … Read the rest
Maybe you wouldn’t think so, but…diamonds and dishes…or clothes and clubs…or hobbies and habits all have one thing in common. They can all be heavy things. The “things” of this world can weigh you down in more ways than you … Read the rest
Fathers Day 2014
Fathers Day 2014 is a beautiful day here in Colorado. I hope it’s a great day for all you fathers…no matter where you live. You deserve a pat on the back for standing up and taking care of your kids. … Read the rest
For some reason I just got the urge to write a story poem called “Once Upon A Starless Night”. I suppose this happens to other writers, too. Sometimes a phrase or a couple of juxtaposed words will pop into my head, … Read the rest
Our Tuesday weather, this week, is hot. And plenty of it. 95 degrees today. That’s too many degrees together in one place for my liking. I like cooler weather because I feel more like moving around. But one thing’s for … Read the rest
We live in particularly dangerous times. To some extent humans have always lived in dangerous times, but when you pause and consider what’s going on in the world…there are a lot of really mad people everywhere. What do you suppose … Read the rest