Category Archives: Nature and the Outdoors

Seven Bridges

Posted on November 5, 2016 by Roger

After lunch, coworkers took me hiking at Seven Bridges Trail in Cheyenne Canyon. The trail climbs uphill along a small creek which it crosses seven times. The hike was about four and a half miles round trip. We took our … Continue reading →

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My Listening Place

Posted on October 30, 2016 by Roger

Once in a while I feel the need to step away from the pressures of life, to escape the lists of things I have to do, to tune out the noise and busyness.  When that happens, I go here. Its a … Continue reading →

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This Tree, Those Deer

Posted on September 19, 2016 by Roger

I pass this tree almost every time I take a walk. I always expect this to happen.   Here’s another shot from a recent walk. My phone camera wasn’t up to capturing the sunset and the deer. I wasn’t going … Continue reading →

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Bird Song Mnemonics

Posted on August 14, 2016 by Roger

I’m not tone deaf — I can recognize individual songs — but I am tone challenged. I once bought a harmonica and learned two tunes: “Amazing Grace,” and “Red River Valley.” For years afterwards, those were the only two songs … Continue reading →

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That Guy

Posted on July 16, 2016 by Roger

“I didn’t invite him. I thought you invited him.” “Not me. I’ve never seen the guy before.” “Well, he’s here. Somebody must have invited him.”

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