Category Archives: At Home in Denver & the Rockies

It might be home, but I’m still wandering

Lunar Eclipse

Posted on December 10, 2011 by mlgray

We travel the world far and wide, to be amazed, to observe, to enjoy the beauties and complexities of humanity and the world. But what we come to realize quite quickly, is that the most profound beauty, the deepest enlightenments, … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving Travels Part I: Road Line Yellow

Posted on November 21, 2011 by mlgray

After three months of shorter one-day and weekend trips, I’m glad to be out on a ten-day journey. We awoke early on Friday morning, right at sunrise actually, to wander our way down to Sedona, Arizona for Thanksgiving.  With the … Continue reading →

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Building Community, One Craft Beer at a Time

Posted on November 12, 2011 by mlgray

After visiting the Arvada Beer Company (ABC) last night, I am once again convinced that hometown breweries are restoring community to our neighborhoods.   I watched for over an hour as friends gathered for their TGIFs and children enjoyed homemade rootbeer … Continue reading →

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Ants Marching

Posted on November 5, 2011 by mlgray

I sit down on a bench in the middle of the 16th Street Mall, Downtown Denver.  Other than the Free Bus and the roar of the occasional motorcycle cop patrol, the Mall is reserved for pedestrians only.  The wanderer on … Continue reading →

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A Walk in the Universe

Posted on October 29, 2011 by mlgray

Last week we walked the Mt. Galbraith trail out of Golden, one of my favorite local hikes.  The trail ambles up the side of a small front range hill, allowing sweeping views of the Denver skyline and the plains. Early … Continue reading →

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The Urban Fox

Posted on October 22, 2011 by mlgray

The fall season is an incredible time to take in more local enjoyments.  I wrote last week about the travel itch returning, and it  remains, but with leaves falling and a good bit of warmth still in the air, home … Continue reading →

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All This Way For Home

Posted on October 16, 2011 by mlgray

It’s a cool, fall morning, but it’s clear the sun will warm us up later.  A few trees in the park near our house have begun to turn to yellow while others remain that magnificent glowing green.  I decide on … Continue reading →

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A Few Shades of Travel

Posted on October 9, 2011 by mlgray

Colorado’s fall colors are a site not to be missed. Since moving to the Rocky Mountain State, I’ve made sure we spend at least two or three weekends every leaf-changing season to explore some of the rainbowed aspen groves.  On … Continue reading →

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IKEA? Get Me to thee Brewery!

Posted on September 30, 2011 by mlgray

Last Sunday, Lindsay and I planned a portion of our day around making the journey to south Denver’s newest addition, IKEA.  Now this portion of town might not be as ambitious as our recent overseas adventures, but it takes a … Continue reading →

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Olfactory Musings

Posted on September 24, 2011 by mlgray

 As Lindsay and I reach the summit of Guanella Pass with the windows rolled down, high on the Front Range of Colorado, the distinct aromatic qualities of Fall tickle my nose. This sense of smell, which we often under-utilize, reminds … Continue reading →

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