Wyoming Breezes

I didn't intend for the break from blogging to last for nearly four months, but there is no denying that the blog was dormant. During that time, I read blogs and commented when I could.  I didn't do a lot of knitting, but I read several books and managed to finish a couple of Quilts of Valor that were started in April.  Photos coming soon. This summer was unusually rainy (I didn't water my flowers at all, and they flourished). At times I felt like I was living in the Pacific Northwest.  A woman who summers in Laramie (from Kansas) to spend time with her grandchildren wanted to find a mahjongg group. The Eppson Center (senior center) didn't offer that activity, so I partnered with her to start the group. Only a couple of those interested had ever played American Mahjongg, so the learning curve was steep for nearly all of us. Some ladies got frustrated with the game, so I suggested that group try the Chinese version: they loved it. Now, both versions are played on the sam...

Over the Thanksgiving weekend, the pendulum clock on the wall stopped because it required winding, and since I wasn't home, it sat idle until I returned and picked up the key. Like the clock, this blog sat idle for a long time: the most recent post was on Halloween. I could give you the excuse that I've been busy, but in actuality, I was not interested in blogging: I needed a break. During the last month, I've enjoyed listening to numerous audiobooks. I played endless games on my iPad, tried new recipes, visited with friends, played games at the senior center, read blogs and left comments. I posted about none of these activities, but I enjoyed them and enjoyed being in the moment.   Starting today, blog posts will be sporadic until I find a new rhythm. 

In the coming weeks, please expect delays in my posts, as I will be distracted - busy preparing to move. After living in the Wind River Basin for 55 years (25 years in my present house), I am moving to Laramie, WY to be a bit closer to Colorado where my sister and niece live. I've been searching for an appropriate "senior" apartment complex for several months and toured three sites. I was completely surprised to get a call on Thursday, that an apartment would be available on August 1st. It's located in a lovely area with mature trees, has an attached garage, and is a corner unit. I couldn't be happier: no more snow shoveling or yard work for me. I've got a lot of things to do in the next two/three weeks, so please don't be surprised if I fall off the radar for a while. I'll try to post random photos when I can.

Cloud Kisser Riverton, WY official balloon ( source )

street signs in Hamilton, MO August 2015

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Northern Shore of Oahu, Hawaii Turtle Bay Resort November 2010 I'm going to take a short break from blogging. Look for me in the comments on your own blogs. I'll return to regular blogging soon, but until then, I'll share some random photos from time to time.

Posts will be infrequent for a bit. . .