Another day  on the road, but this time I'm on my own. Buddy Lisa had to return to work. The  four hour drive turned into five because of delays at the many sets of road work. However, the scenery was amazing and definitely was a bonus. Flat dusty plains gave way to green rolling hills….

I've had the most amazing fourth of July. But I'm on the road again tomorrow.

Its early morning and the coffee tastes good. The sun is coming in the window in shafts of gold and the temperature will rise into the 100's again. The cat is my protector sitting under the curtains and keeping guard just in case the rabbits get too close to the house. Cat on Guard I…

This is an urn, and urn for ashes… and it was made by Roxanne Swentzell The emotion in the face says it all. She made it for her Father In Laws ashes.

Traveling, as I do, I inevitably get behind on the blog. So I guess this is a review of the past couple of days. Last night, I went to bed composing in my head. Its difficult to put into words just how Lisa and I felt about the things we saw and experienced. Each day…

Most of the country is in the grip of a heatwave. Sadly, 100's of people have lost houses to wild fires. I live in a wild fire area and we've had to evacuate twice so I'm very much aware of the danger and a little on edge. By Keith Coffman COLORADO, SPRINGS, Colo., June 28…

Have you ever heard of a sculptor named Roxanne Swentzell?   The clowns   I saw her work in the gallery here at the resort last year. I was mesmerized, and in saying that I mean it most sincerely. The expression on the faces of her characters is reflective of the emotion their body language…