Monthly Archives: June 2012

Gift #56: Colorado Springs

Posted on June 30, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today’s blog is quite a bit different from my usual posts and I’ve never done anything like this before.  But the fires in Colorado Springs are weighing heavily on my heart and I can’t get it out of my mind.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #55: Flying W Ranch

Posted on June 29, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

When my family lived in Colorado, one of our very favorite places to go was Flying W Ranch.  I mentioned Flying W in a previous post when I was on vacation in Denver.  Founded in 1953 by Russ and Marion Wolfe, it’s … Continue reading →

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Gift # 54: Lana Bambu yarn

Posted on June 28, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

During the weekend Mom and I spent in Dayton, we decided to visit a knit store in the area.  Shockingly, there is only one.  But it’s a very nice store.  There’s a very good selection of all yarn weights and a … Continue reading →

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Gift #53: Lunch with friends

Posted on June 27, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today I had lunch with one of my good friends. We worked together in the same department and like to get together about every month to catch up on each others lives.  I really value these times together because I … Continue reading →

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Gift # 52: Wicked – the Musical

Posted on June 26, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

  This past weekend my mom and I went into Dayton to  watch Wicked – the Musical.  We have been fortunate to see the show many times and each time it’s as magical and amazing as the first time.  Based on the … Continue reading →

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Gift # 51: Grace

Posted on June 25, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today was an emotionally difficult day as I attended the memorial service of a family member (my uncle’s ex-wife) who passed away unexpectedly under difficult circumstances.  We had not spent a great deal of time together, but during our times … Continue reading →

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Gift # 50: Sparrows nest-building

Posted on June 23, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

This evening I went out to eat with my mom.  We are in Dayton for the weekend and ate at a Mexican resteraunt near the hotel.  We ate outside since the weather was lovely, and while we ate, we watched a … Continue reading →

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Gift #49: Castle ruins

Posted on June 21, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

In a previous post I had mentioned John Brisben Walker and his influence in the Morrison, CO area.  The ruins of his home are located in Mt. Falcon park, atop the mountains on a magnificent meadow overlooking the rest of the Rockies. … Continue reading →

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Gift #48: Sphinx moth

Posted on June 20, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

The morning after I returned from Denver, there was a special gift waiting on the doorstep.  This beautiful creature was resting on the back step.  At first I thought it was some dried leaves, but upon closer inspection, I realized … Continue reading →

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Gift #47: Caprese Salad

Posted on June 19, 2012 by ordinarymiracletoday

Today was very hot and humid and the perfect day for a nice, refreshing salad for supper.  My mom and I had this yummy salad when we were at the Denver Botanical Gardens, at the Offshoots Cafe.  Isn’t that a … Continue reading →

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