a new beginning

Today I woke at 5 and decided to start this silly blog. I don't know if anyone will care - or be slightly interested...but here goes!

I am currently in Paradise. At least this is what my heart is telling me is paradise.

As a child, I can remember paradise was climbing the mimosa tree that was outside our side window. It was big, it was scary, but all in all it was the place to be. My older sister could climb it, all her friends could climb it, but I was just a little sister. They could get away from me! So climb it I did. Luckily I never fell out of that tree...

A few years later paradise was in the form of a hike through the desert country behind our neighborhood. We could do it any time. So different from now in the big cities. We would pack a lunch and go hiking. I loved it. I have always been a tomboy - or an outside girl. I have definitely never been a tree hugger...

Funny, trying to remember my other paradises brings no images. I had lots of good times - but only one place from there on that has held that esteemed position for so many years!

I am in that place now. We started coming here years ago - won't say how many - we will just leave it at MANY! That wonderful place is the Colorado mountains. Nothing better.

Today I plan on working outside. It is cool this am. It rained all night. My babies - Olive and Bogart - are still sleeping. It is early even for them. Goldendoodles...best dogs around. I will go ahead and let everyone know they are the smartest dogs in the world.
Back to my mountains. When I am driving here, which I do quite a bit, the view coming around a specific corner on the highway gives me great pause. I smile, catch my breath, and know I am headed to the place my heart sings. I don't know if it is the majesty of it all, I don't know if it is the mountains that I have not met the challenge yet, I don't know if it is the small Mayberry feel of my town, I don't know if it is the fond memories of times gone by, I don't know if it is just an absolute escape for me. I don't know and honestly I don't care. I can tell you that when I see those mountains I can breath a full deep cleansing breath.

Paradise any place of complete bliss and delight and peace.

Need I say more?