Still the One (Twenty-two Years)

you can’t get this far

without climbing some mountains

oh, but the aspens.

Forty-three

a family birthday

every year is a blessing

that we’re on this Earth

Cycle City

perfect Denver view

endless miles of transit

and of course, my bike

In Three Days…

a zucchini grows

from a few fetal flowers

to Monday night’s meal

Pandemic Milestones

my baby freshman

how could she grow up so fast?

still such a sweet girl.

her online journey

through the “halls” of our high school

ever bittersweet

Colors of the Sky

we’re home now. screen time.

i want to keep the rainbow.

the perfect sunset pic.

the lake moon rising.

the soothing sound of tent rain.

just being. outside.

Water Everywhere

everyone swimming
a clear Colorado lake
an afternoon storm

camping is simple
with tents, paddle boards, tables
and yet so complex

Eleven Miles from Nowhere

even with the wind
we’ve mastered outdoor spaces
and earned this sunset

From the Heart

lemon-dijon tuna

on a bed of basmati

and my garden peas

even the heart shape

couldn’t win me their favor

though i tried. i tried.

Lake Life

boys can carry two

stand-up paddle boards alone

so we can have fun