Wyoming Breezes

Recently, I’ve been surrounded by a lot of activity. First the roof was replaced on all the buildings in the complex, and this week, the trim and soffits were painted on all the buildings. One thing that attracted me to this complex was the condition of the buildings and grounds. The management team has been stellar!  In the lower right, you can see my tiny garden plot. Compared to Valerie’s garden  mine is pretty pathetic, but I like the color that it provides to my entryway.  Classes at the University of Wyoming start next week, so students are moving back into town. Last Saturday was “move in” day at the dorms, and this week students are moving into off campus apartments. I live on a corner, so I’ve noticed a considerable increase in both vehicle and pedestrian traffic. Soon, everyone will fall into a routine, and it will be less chaotic.

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! 

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...

August 2020 Summer has been glorious this year - warm days, cool nights, and occasional thunderstorms. I love Laramie in the summer! * It’s been smoky the last few days (fires around Wyoming, Montana, and Colorado), but even that can’t ruin a wonderful summer.  ** Does anyone remember this rhyme? Whether the weather be fair or whether the weather be not, whatever the weather, we’ll weather the weather whether we like it or not. 

July 2020  . . .  curtains billowing in the early morning air            

Woodpile Riverton Branch Library June 2018 Weekly outdoor concerts started on Wednesday, June 27, 2018. The crowd that evening was small but appreciative. I think the temperatures that day (high 90s) discouraged people from coming out; however, it was pleasant in the shade of the building and the pine trees that towered overhead. Woodpile, a folk music group, performed mostly songs the members had written. Besides the instruments shown in the photo, they also played the banjo and mandolin. The free concerts at the library will continue on Wednesday evenings through July with different performers at each concert. Do you attend outdoor concerts in your community?