Colorado Kimmie

 If you're on a road trip with me and I happen to see something random on the side of the road, prepare to turn around to check it out.  That's the type of impromptu traveler I am in this wonderful journey of life!  It's not always about the final destination but also about the journey along the way.  A quick little side story... Last year while visiting Colorado for a few weeks, I was on this dating app called Bumble.  A friend at the time had recommended it to me as a way to check out the "dating material" in the state of Colorado.  One thing I did not know is that while you're traveling, the app tells anyone in your selected/desired "hive" your location.  I was confused at first while, because I was getting messages from guys in SC: "Hey, you're at Denver International Airport!"  "Hey, what are you doing in Boulder?"  Since, I have deleted my membership to this app, as that cannot be safe for any woman in this day in age.  ...

I love Costco.  Yes, I do support small business, but there are just some things I'd rather buy in bulk (water, coffee, and toilet paper, to name a few), you can't beat their tires (prices), and Costco carries certain products that you just can't find elsewhere.  So, yea, I'm a proud member of Costco.  Little known fact:  Costco's top selling product is their bulk packaged toilet paper.  And, I'll be the first to say, Kirkland (Costco's signature label/brand) has a great premium wine from prestigious vintners at a great price point!  Lastly the gas seems to be the cheapest in town. My gangster pose after buying the 24 roll pack of Charmin. Calculating in my fiber intake and water consumption,  I shouldn't need toilet paper for a while! I just found out recently there is a proposed plan to bring Costco to my town, saving me a trip to the closest Costco, near Denver.  From what I can tell, the final approval is still pending.  In my opinion, if...

Recently I had the opportunity to visit Red Rocks (originally called the "Garden of the Angels"), an iconic and historic concert amphitheater venue right outside of Denver, Colorado (one of two Denver National Historical Landmarks).  Even though the venue is in technically in Morrison, it's owned by the City of Denver.  The visit was bittersweet, because, prior to relocating to Colorado, I pulled the 2020 Summer concert list and highlighted several shows I planned to see.  I had even started making plans with my friend in San Clemente, CA to come visit me for a Pink Floyd cover band show.  I kept high hopes, and he warned me that the "two weeks" to lower the curve was just the beginning.  Turns out, he was right.  Denver cancelled all concerts at Red Rocks for the summer of 2020.  Silver lining: I am really glad I didn't purchase my tickets in advance!    Alas, I finally made it out to Red Rocks on a beautiful autumn day to see the venue for ...

Hello and Happy Election Day (and happy be-lated November)! I read recently, "Happy NO-vember...a time to start saying 'no' to people, places, and things that drain your energy."  Wow, what a great concept when you understand how powerful energy exchanges are in your day to day life. My story is: Post 40, I downsized my entire life and drove cross-country with what I could fit in my Subaru.  I had always heard about people making a fresh start and making moves like this.  But, I honestly never saw myself doing it, and there was a time that the very thought of doing that would have absolutely terrified me.  At one point in my life I furnished a two bedroom house with a screened in porch (complete with my southern white wicker furniture and floral padded cushions). Turns out, my downsizing and relocation was one of those experiences I needed, because it make me ask: "What REALLY truly matters in life?  Kimmie, are you owning your stuff or is your stuff owning you?...