Thursday, March 12, 2009

A FoUr HouR TOur


Last week in celebration of our 20th anniversary, we went snowshoeing. It was magical as we took the first steps into the newly fallen snow.
The silence was golden. We followed squirrel paths and journeyed around the majestic General Sherman tree.
Afterwards we enjoyed a delicious meal at Wuksachi Lodge. Round trip for this white wonderland adventure was four hours! We were so relaxed as we enjoyed Sequoia National Parks beauty.

Today in Three Rivers




As we drove up to our friend Linda’s home, we were greeted with the melodious sounds of women’s laughter. Today was Linda’s annual ‘The wildflowers in my yard are in bloom’ luncheon.
Getting lost in each other’s company, we regaled each other with stories of family, travel and life in Three Rivers as we picnicked in Linda’s yard. It was as though time stood still.
Life is genuine here and so are our friends.
Once again I think to myself, “Where in the world would you ever find a place like this?”



Sunday, March 8, 2009

Spring in Three Rivers

It’s Spring!
My mind is a buzz!
I’m on a tear!
It is that time again when it is warming up, the rivers are running strong, the lake is filling, the grasses are green on the hills, rocks are covered with chartreuse moss, the trees are leafing out, wild flowers blanket the landscape and I begin to say “where in the world….