Monthly Archives: July 2015

Gift #868: Rock Garden

Posted on July 29, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

One thing that Colorado does really well is rocks.  The roots of the mountains are made of granite and quartz and they joyfully burst above ground in a riot of rock outcroppings and scattered weathered bits of rock.  The abundance … Continue reading →

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Gift #867: July Art Bead Scene Challenge

Posted on July 27, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

I’ve been making it a priority to participate in the Art Bead Scene’s monthly challenges this year.  I’ve appreciated the opportunities for growth this has afforded as I learn to express the ideas and colors of a painting into three-dimensional … Continue reading →

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Gift #866: Once and Future King 1

Posted on July 25, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

It’s been an incredibly busy week!  Things have been hectic at work and I’ve been out a lot in the evenings.  Consequently, I haven’t had much time for crafting and that’s rather stressed me out because I have some deadlines … Continue reading →

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Gift #865: Mossy mountain trails

Posted on July 23, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

I have a handful of favorite trails scattered throughout the Denver Rocky Mountain foothills.  These are the really, really good ones where you get all excited and happy just thinking about them.  They’re the places where you’re suddenly surrounded by … Continue reading →

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Gift #864: Views from Mt. Falcon

Posted on July 19, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Beauty is no dead thing.  It is the manifestation of God in nature.  There is not one object in nature untouched by man that is not beautiful, fog God’s manifestation is beauty.  It shines through all His works, and not … Continue reading →

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Gift #863: Conservatories

Posted on July 17, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Well at this rate, we’re going to be in December before I finish posting all the wonderful experiences from Denver that I had planned to share with you!  There’s so much as I go through my photos and remembrances of … Continue reading →

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Gift #862: New Horizons

Posted on July 15, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

I was going to blog more on Denver today, but this is just way too cool not to mention!!  History is being made!! If we can dream it, then we can do it Yes we can, yes we can If … Continue reading →

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Gift #861: Bonnie Brae ice cream

Posted on July 13, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

A hot and steamy day like today has me daydreaming about neighborhood ice cream parlors.  My favorite place in Denver for ice cream is Bonnie Brae.  It’s a quintessential neighborhood stop, with families walking there from their homes with their … Continue reading →

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Gift #860: Forest gems

Posted on July 12, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

Confession:  I suffer from horrible post-vacation depression.  Even if it’s just a quick weekend getaway, I still feel sad come Monday when it’s all over.  So after spending many days in Denver, it’s really, really hard coming back to reality.  … Continue reading →

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Gift #859: Surprises along the trail

Posted on July 10, 2015 by ordinarymiracletoday

We were able to do lots of mountain hiking on this trip.  It was glorious!  I think we were able to do more hiking on this trip than ever before.  It’s always like going on a treasure hunt when hiking.  … Continue reading →

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