February 22
With a pair of little-to-no cost museums right across the street from each other, finding time between the end of my work day and the end of Brandy’s work day was a cinch!
February 23
In November 2021, we took a ride on the Durango & Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad. We enjoyed it so much, we thought we’d try the Royal Gorge Route Railroad from Canon City.
There is nothing that stokes my excitement for traveling more than planning for traveling.
What a difference five years can make.
It’s the little things that make me happy, like making lists, and lists of my lists.
Should I be more specific?
OK.
January 27
We celebrated the holidays at Hilary’s house two days before Christmas. That evening, her son, Ryne, unexpectedly asked what size shoe I wear. I said, “Fourteen, and depending on the shoe, I wear wide.”
He told me to try on his shoes (apparently he wears a 14 as well, but doesn’t need a wide).
He was wearing Twisted X moccasins. Brandy liked the way they looked on me so this weekend, we went to Long Creek Outfitters in Leon, IA, to get some for myself.
January 20, 2024
On Saturday, I fought the blistering cold and walked around downtown Ottumwa to snap some pictures of buildings that I think are cool.
Seeing as how it’s been half a year since we’ve taken our requisite trip to Crested Butte (and two years since we’ve gone in the snow), Brandy is ready to go.
Yesterday, January 17, 2024, was he fourth anniversary of the launching of my blog, Wandering New Mexican.
What an amazing ride it’s been.
Living in the Midwest is hard. We get oppressive heat and humidity in the summer, and this nonsense in the winter.
