Retiring Competitive Kim
I never realized I was a competitive person, which now that I think about it, is kind of ridiculous. It’s not time to retire Competitive Kim - taking the best parts and ditching the rest.
Fall Color Watch 2026: End of September for Southern Colorado
Living in the Colorado mountains as long as I had, the sign of fall and the coming of winter isn’t gauged by kids returning to school or cooler mornings, it’s the changing of the leaves.
Meal Planning, Mountain-Town Style
I’ve gotten used to this pattern of taking what you get and building around it. That is why I love our local farmers market and the fruit and vegetable stand that shows up in the summer
A Quiet Morning at Opal Lake
Most mornings in my life are made for a hike. On a recent Sunday, the sun was shining and we had nowhere we needed to be. After I finished my cup of coffee, we jumped in the car and headed toward the Rio Blanco area to hike the Opal Lake Trail.

