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This blog is written from the San Luis Valley of southern Colorado and northern New Mexico. The Colorado portion of the valley is about 3500 square miles and is at an average elevation of 7500 feet. The headwaters of the Rio Grande arise on the west side of the valley, and flow to the south into New Mexico. Gardening here, whether of flowers or vegetables, requires patience and water. Thursday, November 11, 2010. Looking at my post of October 20th makes me cry. She was such a wonderful dog.

Friday, November 18, 2011. When I finally got around to it yesterday a batch of photos were too good not to put up, so here they are. Everyone know first you have to work up a good lather. Little Man likes watching the gel turn to foam. All sudsy and ready to go. And the tricky bit under the nose. And finally the aftershave to avoid dryness.

Wednesday, November 01, 2017. New Places and New Adventures. After so much time away it feels refreshing to be back at blogging. Here are just a few pictures of our anniversary cruise. What a joy it has been to be married to this man! Wednesday, December 11, 2013. We are enjoying our adventures in Italy- Next week we are off to see the Christmas lights of Sorrento. A Blast to the Past. A Blast to the Past.

Mesa, AZ, United States. The crazy mixed up life of rhonda. Sunday, November 5, 2017. It has been a almost a year since. I have added anything to my blog. I know I need to bring it up to date,. But right now, I do not know where. I have been looking at the. Get me back on schedule.