— Subscribe to this topic on PagosaSUN.comWatermarks: The good, the bad and everything in between
Birthdays have a way of making a person reflective as they surface wonderful memories. For some, it’s a time to give pause on their special day, to acknowledge those who…
The bond between a father and son
These weekly articles come to me in different ways. Sometimes, my Sweet Al pushes my buttons. I’ll write about it in a humorous way rather than killing him. Another time,…
Trapped in a crazy family
Trapped in a car wash with fighting teenagers in their 40s and trapped in my own voice and a husband who wants to ask me questions, I wanted to shout,…
Footprints left behind
I wrote an article for this column a few years ago and had forgotten I wrote it. But, my daughter found it and posted it on my website. When I…
The apple falls close to the tree
It’s apple season and fall apples are ready for harvest. The neighbor’s bees have pollinated the whole Lower Blanco and our apple tree and everything else around us is producing…
What did we expect to see?
My friend spent time with my Sweet Al and me while she recovered from eye surgery. I put all my projects and deadlines on hold and counted the days as…
Moment of the rose and chasing the rabbit
Another season has come and gone. We are saying goodbye to summer and summer flowers. Days are flying by and I’m feeling like I’m speed-reading through my book of life,…
Our heartbeat fights for us to exist
Our heart must beat every moment, and each heartbeat fights for our existence and will strive to keep us alive. This is how our heart is. It also strives to…
Personal vows we make with ourselves
I heard a truth recently that put things into perspective. My friend said, “We make personal vows with ourselves. These vows can stunt our growth and keep us from living…
Green ice-cream cones
If you heard “green ice-cream cones,” many would say with a big smile, “I remember when …” Anyone who lived in the town of Pagosa Springs in 1976 and for…
