Mountains: Dillion, Colorado

Yes it's true, we have lovely mountains here in the mile high state.  I've lived here my whole life and they can still take my breath away...

Places of Worship

I am not exactly religious but I love the unique architecture of the churches and synagogues of Cap Hill...

Mural

Located just a few blocks of the Convention Center is the most awesome mural.  I lucked out and stumbled upon it right during sunset. The result was satisfying.  

Cheeseman in the Winter

Ask me what my favorite season is and sometimes I might say winter. Winter is good for thinking.  Winter air feels cleaner.  Winter is good for long, silent walks in the park where you can see and admire every single intricate, frozen branch on the trees above.

Lady in Black

During my lunch breaks I like to go walking.  I work in Cap Hill and during my excursions I come across random graffiti and wall art in random allies and hidden corners.  Lately I've noticed this lady. She looks the same regardless of where I spot her (these were taken in 3 different locations) She's always faceless and dark.  I don't know who she is, what she means or what she represents.

Coffee Buddy

See this guy...he's my partner in crime.  He's also my best friend and best of all, we both share the same addiction to caffeine.  We like to hit up the coffee shops in Denver, from Starbucks to holes in the wall, but nothing beats a cup at good old Breakfast King.

Little People

I like my students.  What I like most of all is their "littleness" and the fact that they have to navigate this big world void of common sense and reliable gross motor skills, but somehow they do it.  They learn and grow and change and there are days when I look at them and think,"Holy Crap! When did you learn how to do that?" They are amazing really, little people need more credit.

Big Blue Bear

Denver is home to many things...the Rocky Mountains, The Denver Broncos, some of the world's most ridiculous winter drivers...and of course.  The Blue Bear.  He's a big boy, and he will forever stand in front of the Convention Center peeking in on the activities of all inside.  Some people are still complaining about how much our iconic Blue Bear costed.  As for me, I just think he's rather neat.

Winter

With 300 days of sunshine a year, Colorado isn't a bad place to be smack in the middle of winter.  Regardless of the constant UV exposure, we also have some cold, dark days and lots of snow.  I love it.  Makes for good pictures.

Post #1: Saturn's Return

Have you ever heard of Saturn's Return?  If you're in your late twenties you should.  It goes like this...if you were to take a snap shot of the sky on the night you were born, the almighty Saturn would be there in the sky...of course, he's a planet.  What they don't tell you is that it takes about 27 years for Saturn to orbit and then return the the exact same spot it was on your big day.  What they fail to mention is that when Saturn returns he comes back with vengeance.  Basically you can view Saturn as the god of getting your shit together.  If you're not on the life path where you need to be by the time Saturn comes back, he will make sure you get to where you need to be.  Believe me...don't believe me. I will note however, that NEVER in my life have I believed in anything as superstitious or silly as a cosmic drill sergeant coming back into my life to shake up my shit up, but it happened.  From the day of my twenty seventh birthday until now my life has been a little weird...to put it lightly.

So here I am 28 years old, living in my hometown of Denver, teaching little kids for a living and trying to figure out where life wants and needs me to be.  This blog is not about getting my life together, hardly, instead I'm simply here to ramble, muse and document the day to day goings on in the Mile High City. I write when I feel like it, sometimes I just post pictures, whatever the case may be I love visitors, feedback and just knowing people enjoy looking at my pictures.  Enjoy!

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