Over the pass from Angel Fire to Taos to pick Josh up from his 3-hour van-ride from Albququ. Old Taos was in mid-fiesta! Then on to the Rio Grande Gorge Bridge, 800 ft above the river (yes, that Rio Grande, starts in the mountains before heading to Texas). Then hiked up around the Angel Fire ski resort trails – lots of mountain bikers ride the ski lift to bike down. Plus, preparing centerpieces, and a few photos from nephew Ben’s and new-niece Rachael’s wedding! Continue reading Angel Fire and Taos, NM

Landed in Denver, drove to Boulder, CO. Toured downtown’s Pearl St. pedestrian mall – many blocks of local art galleries, eateries, lots of public sculptures, all kinds of musicians with hats out. Very nice, friendly vibe. Not as “trippy” as Ithaca Commons, but similar. Lots of young families. Then a tour of Naropa University – Buddhist-based, small school, Alan Ginsburg Library! From Naropa, on to Breckenridge. Over Loveland Pass, over 11,000 ft elevation. Hard to catch your breath due to the oxygen shortage at these heights. Hard to catch your breath because of the views! Then Breckenridge. Amazing ski resort … Continue reading Colorado

Weekday evening stroll up Boston Common to the State House, a few sculptures on the Beacon Street side of the Common, then the rest of the statues in the Public Garden. Then on down Boylston St to Copley Square and the public art there. Finally, on another evening, dinner at Kennedy’s Midtown on Province St., followed by an exploration for a hidden gem – historic bronze bricks on Winthrop Lane, between Arch & Devonshire. Continue reading Boston Sculpture Walk 2

6 hours at the MFA today, and we barely covered the Chihuly glass exhibit, the new Wing of the Americas, and one room of Monets and Renoirs. Saw only a smattering of Egypt as we crossed through to get back to and from the Garden Cafeteria. Never touched Greece or Rome and who knows what else. What a place. Continue reading Museum of Fine Arts 7/10/11

Broadmoor is one of the great natural areas we’ve visited – wetlands, ponds, waterfalls, pine and oak woods, and the Charles River. Saw great blue herons, painted turtle, ducks, geese, butterflies, red-winged blackbirds. Heard more critters than we saw. Just 30 minutes from Sharon, up 27 through Sherborn, to route 16 in Natick. What a country! Continue reading Broadmoor Audubon Sanctuary, Natick – July 4, 2011

Picked Dan up from his year of Americorp service at Camphill Village (for adults with developmental disabilities [identities blurred for privacy]). Enjoyed another great lunch of Camphill-grown salad, plus rice, beans, and Camphill-grown scrambled eggs! Took our final stroll around the grounds, especially the Healing Garden. This garden grows flowers, herbs, and similar plants used in ointments, teas, etc. What a place, what a mission, based on the dignity of contributing to one’s community focused on ability (not disability). http://www.Camphillvillage.org.   Continue reading Camphill Goodbye 7-2-11

Solo trip to Philly for VISTA supervisor training. Managed to squeeze in a walk along Penn’s Landing waterfront, dinner out with the cousins on Market St (Fork Restaurant), and brisk walk around historic downtown – Independence Hall, Liberty Bell, historic buildings, all during erev 4th of July weekend! Crowded but fun.   Continue reading Philadelphia, June 27-30