Encouraging Steps
Staircase at Cheyenne Regional Medical Center Cheyenne, WY
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Undecided
Today may be the first day of Summer, but some of the denizens of Laramie (like this tree at a local business) aren’t quite sure. It’s been downright chilly here the last two days (highs reaching the low 60s and low 40s in the morning). Strong southeast winds seem to be blowing off of an iceberg. I’m back to wearing wool socks, long sleeves, and a jacket. Supposedly, temperatures will be in the mid-70s today and 80s over the weekend, but I’m not going to bet on it. Like the tree, I’m going to hedge my bets and be prepared for anything!
Memorial Day - 2023
Cheyenne National Cemetery Cheyenne, WY Wyoming’s first national cemetery was dedicated in October 2020
Standing Room Only
bench at the Eppson Center front door November 2021 I seriously doubt this bench would safely hold anyone let alone a weary senior citizen.
Preparing for the Storm
preparing for a power outage March 2021 Early last week, meteorologists predicted a massive snowstorm would hit the area over the weekend. They warned it would be slow moving and would have the potential to become a historic storm with accumulations measured in feet, not inches. Blizzard warnings were issued in conjunction with this storm, so I began to prepare for the worst and hope for the best. I have a stocked pantry, so I did not need to shop for provisions. I got the oil lanterns out of storage, found candles and flashlights and batteries in the closet, and retrieved a portable propane heater from the garage. Snow began on Saturday evening and continued through Sunday. The wind howled all night, and all day on Sunday. It's impossible to determine how much snow fell because of drifting, but unofficial reports on Sunday afternoon, stated Laramie had received 18-20", and it is still snowing as I write this. Thankfully, the electricity stayed on and I didn’t need to use th...
Knit-worthy Friends
Cowgirl Yarn knitting group January 2021 Bernie even made an appearance in Laramie last week. He was spotted on the Cowgirl Yarn Facebook page just hanging out with friends. Bernie knows the benefit of a good pair of wooly mittens: he's definitely "knit-worthy"