Moab – A Girls Getaway

AspenRealLife.com – A loyal friend laughs at your jokes when they’re not so good, and sympathizes with your problems when they’re not so bad.  ~Arnold H. Glasgow We were heading to Moab to celebrate life and Patty’s birthday. I Facebooked my friends before we left on our girls getaway to Moab , “What does Moab stand for? Moms Outrageously & Aggressively Biking – yeeeehawwww!!!” The responses? “Sounds like … Continue reading Moab – A Girls Getaway

Natarajasana – May Pose of the Month

MetaYoga411.com – Here is a pose that develops concentration and balance.  It will stimulate a full range of motion in the shoulders. The chest expands fully and it tones and lengthens the leg and hip muscles. In Tadasana, take a few moments to establish your center. Find a point to gaze at either at eye level or on the floor. Shift your weight onto one leg. … Continue reading Natarajasana – May Pose of the Month

Curves or Turns – Ski Fashions? BraveSkiMom.com

BraveSkiMom.com – I found myself on a chairlift with three men last month, while skiing at Heavenly in California. These men were friends and had skied together at Heavenly for over 40 years. We didn’t have a lot in common, other than the enjoyment of a beautiful ski day, so I didn’t mind when they began a conversation without me. I didn’t mind, that is, until, the … Continue reading Curves or Turns – Ski Fashions? BraveSkiMom.com

Tuning Out to Tune In

MetaYoga411.com – Fours days on your mountain bike affords an incredible opportunity to really get in a groove and connect with your surroundings. Early April, myself and 3 girlfriends from Nederland loaded up my VW Van and headed for Moab.  Strapped on top of the van was our Bike stuff, camping stuff, lounging clothes and yoga mats. Our destination was a 4 day, fully supported … Continue reading Tuning Out to Tune In

Built for the Mountain Life: Mountain Khakis

BraveSkiMom.com – This winter, I became an official “Bad Ass” – A Mountain Khakis “Bad Ass” Ambassador. Now, in my house words like “ass” are generally frowned upon, although our younger son enjoys making the case that ass is an acceptable word because it’s in the Bible. This argument does have some merit – but only as long as my son is referring to livestock and not … Continue reading Built for the Mountain Life: Mountain Khakis

HIKING ASPEN HIGHLANDS BOWL

AspenRealLife.com – I sat at my desk typing away. I was in full blogging mode wearing my father’s silk Chinese robe, my hair piled high atop my head. It’s my favorite color that robe, slate blue, and paper-thin, and I often cannot write without slipping into it. It had been snowing for two days. I wrote fast and furiously so that I could make turns … Continue reading HIKING ASPEN HIGHLANDS BOWL