tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.comments2013-07-27T08:35:14.238-06:00MelospizaMelospizahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02967972017593146047noreply@blogger.comBlogger384125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-78055919527165918722013-07-27T08:35:14.238-06:002013-07-27T08:35:14.238-06:00I am both envious and impressed. You guys are rugg...I am both envious and impressed. You guys are rugged--I backslid into car camping once I had kids. Backpacking is much more daring and much more fun. I know what you mean about resenting the ordinary parts of summer--I have felt that way nearly every day this year. How good to know that the old wilderness loving personalities are all still there intact, if you know what I mean!<br /><br />I miss the mountains, though. And the West. Sigh.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-32196003796032593692013-07-15T04:06:54.570-06:002013-07-15T04:06:54.570-06:00I missed your posts! So glad you're back at it...I missed your posts! So glad you're back at it.Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-61475408293963704092013-04-26T10:37:19.889-06:002013-04-26T10:37:19.889-06:00I think that ice in late April is a perfect excuse...I think that ice in late April is a perfect excuse to be ultra-grumpy for a day or two -- an excuse for you, that is, certainly not for those around you.Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-51028311103789323152013-04-09T07:25:15.280-06:002013-04-09T07:25:15.280-06:00I love the "family togetherness" picture...I love the "family togetherness" picture of Si and Helen. Your blog reminded me of the first time Johanna saw a giraffe. She was about two, and she practically exploded with excitement. Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-36696008935285774072013-03-16T09:36:50.101-06:002013-03-16T09:36:50.101-06:00This blog stressed me out -- too many good books t...This blog stressed me out -- too many good books to read. Congratulations on making your way through some of them!Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-73825464955705031382013-03-08T06:02:57.108-07:002013-03-08T06:02:57.108-07:00"Deliberate" is the only way to ski. Kee..."Deliberate" is the only way to ski. Keep us the good work, and remind your family that of all the moms in the world, you are among the few who are willing to even give the slopes a try (that sometimes works in our family).Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-11808561573495248182013-02-22T15:45:16.351-07:002013-02-22T15:45:16.351-07:00As hard as it is to muster the energy... it's ...As hard as it is to muster the energy... it's always worth it in the end. You're making some great memories with the kids. And, isn't good to out there taking some turns and just breathing that cool, crisp air?Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-75565042160845764202013-02-20T16:20:28.824-07:002013-02-20T16:20:28.824-07:00When I was a kid, we lived in Ouray for three year...When I was a kid, we lived in Ouray for three years. I still miss it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-90197051265296474242013-02-17T09:00:48.615-07:002013-02-17T09:00:48.615-07:00My dad would be proud.My dad would be proud.Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-89675600203320777482013-02-17T08:58:52.600-07:002013-02-17T08:58:52.600-07:00There is nothing like the air and the view in the ...There is nothing like the air and the view in the mountains to make me thankful to be alive. And I hear that the Alps (not to mention the Jura, which is where we usually go), have nothing on Colorado. Enjoy!Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-6668783286931212542013-02-06T09:48:58.127-07:002013-02-06T09:48:58.127-07:00Ha! Actually, the objects of my argumentative bril...Ha! Actually, the objects of my argumentative brilliance (cough) tend to have the vague outlines of people I technically know. They don't really bear much resemblance to these actual people - for one thing, they sit quietly and listen and don't offer anything in the way of counterargument that I can't easily demolish. For another, I tend to make up their opinions.<br /><br />But, to answer your question: embarrassingly, it's much more satisfying to have imaginary opponents who are vanquished into awe by my words than to have imaginary listeners who already believe everything I say.Melospizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967972017593146047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-58724434750992587582013-02-06T09:18:29.801-07:002013-02-06T09:18:29.801-07:00I've been thinking all week about "arguin...I've been thinking all week about "arguing the merits of my own personal beliefs to imaginary companions." I do the exact same thing and I wonder: If we are going to create imaginary friends for ourselves, why wouln't we make them supportive?Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-90477478965107754872013-01-31T09:50:31.978-07:002013-01-31T09:50:31.978-07:00I love the pink boots. They could use some glitter...I love the pink boots. They could use some glitter, though. As far as the mobility thing goes, that will be the absolute number one thing I miss when we return to the U.S. -- sidewalks and convenient public transportation. Of course, the Swiss are willing and able to pay for it, and not every country or community has that luxury.Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-80894406586041169422013-01-24T13:34:52.598-07:002013-01-24T13:34:52.598-07:00The really pathetic thing is that I'm skiing b...The really pathetic thing is that I'm skiing better than I ever have before, and I'll get down a slope and think, WOW, I really NAILED that one, and there Silas will be in the distance, leaning wearisomely on his ski poles with a look of polite patience on his face.Melospizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967972017593146047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-69080880507094023362013-01-24T10:05:45.331-07:002013-01-24T10:05:45.331-07:00You're doing well to ski with Silas. No one in...You're doing well to ski with Silas. No one in my family wants to wait for me anymore.Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-29233239376398682852013-01-19T09:22:03.896-07:002013-01-19T09:22:03.896-07:00I love "Reward Event." I'll have to ...I love "Reward Event." I'll have to keep that in mind.Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-11176524996934088802013-01-12T08:44:11.787-07:002013-01-12T08:44:11.787-07:00I love Middlemarch. But reading it again last year...I love Middlemarch. But reading it again last year made me realize how much meaner I am than I used to be. The first time, I sympathized with Dorthea. The second time, I wanted to smack her.Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-90397825552672984652013-01-12T08:40:51.393-07:002013-01-12T08:40:51.393-07:00Half and half is worth the calories. Cream is even...Half and half is worth the calories. Cream is even more worth the calories . . . .<br />Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-82503936423544646322013-01-08T08:16:31.644-07:002013-01-08T08:16:31.644-07:00I LOVE "polish my game". Definitely goi...I LOVE "polish my game". Definitely going to use that.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085712930407611861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-81597430386300696292013-01-02T09:23:30.539-07:002013-01-02T09:23:30.539-07:00Happy new year, Tess! Happy new year, Tess! Melospizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967972017593146047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-56017929057883228242013-01-02T07:15:31.281-07:002013-01-02T07:15:31.281-07:00Happy New Year! The rock thing sounds like a very...Happy New Year! The rock thing sounds like a very soothing hobby. LOVE IT.Tesshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18085712930407611861noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-34679838610970961012012-12-31T21:50:07.058-07:002012-12-31T21:50:07.058-07:00Happy New Year to you, too, Kate!
We mostly take...Happy New Year to you, too, Kate! <br /><br />We mostly take rocks from rockslides on the road - I figure if they're on the road, or, you know, threatening it, we're doing everyone a favor. Right? Melospizahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02967972017593146047noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-11921813914118097902012-12-31T16:40:42.331-07:002012-12-31T16:40:42.331-07:00Happy New Year, Melospiza;
One of my resolutions i...Happy New Year, Melospiza;<br />One of my resolutions is to work harder at visiting the bloggers I sorely miss. Like you! Have to say, I laughed right out loud to discover that you, too, are a rock stealer. I got busted stealing rocks up at the Deer Valley Ski Resort last summer. They truck in special rocks, those snobs. I mean, really? We live in the Rocky Mountains! Anyhoo, I got busted on the 3rd haul. So, I have a good pile of these ultra special rocks. You're most welcome to stop by and build a wall.<br /><br />Here's wishing you a fabulous 2013.Kate/High Altitude Gardeninghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06690999267357525527noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-63355555871020784872012-11-15T02:22:57.976-07:002012-11-15T02:22:57.976-07:00You really should move here. Our sons could run wh...You really should move here. Our sons could run while shooting at each other and then play some Minecraft. We could visit Sweden and discuss how difficult it is when our children aren't like us. And when they are.Alien in CHhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12741386832406637437noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2403453102800867767.post-14738211976270614502012-10-15T17:53:08.658-06:002012-10-15T17:53:08.658-06:00Very very inspired by the getting up early and run...Very very inspired by the getting up early and running and writing. I feel that if I did that, I'd be so pleased with myself for the rest of the day that I'd hardly care what I did or didn't accomplish. Lately I have been urging my boyfriend to hop out of bed the moment he wakes and write. Lots of people do it! I say. And now I will point him to you as an example.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com