Olympic Strength

Statue: “Olympic Strength” at the Colorado Olympic Training Center Photo: Darla


Spring In The Rockies

Blossoms in the snow. And a favorite song. Enjoy!


Morning Song

The beautiful things I see in my world. This weekend a lot of birds popped up in my pictures. This one probably needs a song, but it’s not there yet, maybe later. Right now, I’m happy to have caught a picture that makes me happy.


I Looked Up

Poem: Mary Oliver Photo: darla I looked up and there it was among the green branches of the pitchpines— thick bird, a ruffle of fire trailing over the shoulders and down the back— color of copper, iron, bronze— lighting up the dark branches of the pine. What misery to be afraid of death. What wretchedness, […]


Shooting Into the Sun

Today, I have a lot of clouds; these things pass. Even though I have clouds, I would prefer more, for all of you to have some light. So here you go, make it a GREAT DAY, in everything you do!


Sunset on Sunset


Spring Morning Sunshine

Sculpture: Flor del Llano by Greg Reiche, 2006 Photo: Darla


Setting Sun

Artemis walk. Artemis run. Artemis, pick up your bow. The hour of the hunt has nearly come. Apollo holds your moon at bay. Nock fast your arrow, aim true, never stray. Artemis walk. Artemis run. Artemis, pick up your bow. Rejoice as you dance with the setting sun. Apollo lingers one last moment just for […]


Dear H. H.

Nineteen hundred and thirty three, times were tough for so long, all agreed. “Next year!” they say, “The crops will pay, then something fancy will mark your grave.” But time didn’t pass very well, Papa got sick and died soon after they tell. Momma worked and scrimped, but soon found her life was spent. As […]


Spring

Spring is back; I can feel ice crack! Winters frigid bounds have broken down. Life’s blood begins to flow; sit back, just watch me grow. Roots, to bough, to leafy crown. Spring is back; I can feel ice crack!