Kristen’s Blog
Still, I write…
I haven’t said much about this until now. I have been working on writing a book about writing a book (ready for this??) for the [...]
I Miss You, Momma.
Dear momma, We lost you 3 years ago today, suddenly, unexpectedly, way too soon. I can’t believe you have been gone that long. I can’t [...]
When You Lose Everything…
Over several terrifying summers, deadly wildfires raged across Colorado. Lives were lost, and the flames destroyed thousands of homes. When the smoke cleared and only rubble remained, survivors were left trying to find a way forward against devastating loss. The aftermath of that destruction would span many years, and its effects are still felt today.
Bringing Back the Beauty of Bhutan
What gives value to travel is fear. It is the fact that, at a certain moment, when we are so far from our own country. [...]
I Miss Her. In honor of Denise on her 52nd Birthday
I miss my friend. Those blue eyes that always sparkled with life and intelligence no matter what was on her mind. Her gentle voice, always [...]
Phoenix Rising – A concert, a book launch & a fundraiser GalleryPhoenix Rising – A concert, a book launch & a fundraiser
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Phoenix Rising – A concert, a book launch & a fundraiser
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: As the world continues to be a chaotic place, we celebrate some heroes at home: the Wildland Firefighters. Salida resident and author [...]
The Messy Road of Grief and the Flies of Life
“Whether we are conscious of it or not, the ground is always shifting. Nothing lasts, including us. there are probably very few people who, at [...]
When Grief Throws You a Curveball
I was sailing along with my sadness, honoring my grief process and doing “pretty well”. I was out there living my life, making friends in [...]
Momma love
If I squint, it might not be true... If I hold my breath, I can wish it away… Maybe I will wake up and it [...]
Heading South for the Winter – or Why We Left the Tiny House
After ALL that, we did it, we headed south for the winter. We packed up what little we owned and left the “Tiny Mansion” - [...]
Will I Make it to the Top?
At 5:30 on September 14th, it looked unlikely. Gasping for breath with pain in my chest, I watched my friends seem to skip up the [...]
All of It
Where did the pink go? I sit and watch the sun begin to shine a rosy pink on the peaks around me. I anticipate the [...]
