I’m hanging around waiting on S who has been detained. I would go for a quick trek but I want to be here when he comes in so I’m kicked back watching The Mummy - with Brendan Frazier, not Tom Cruise. Hot tub enjoyed early morning - check. Fireplace - check. Fresh air - check.

There’s a Roaring Fork Motor Trail here with stunning views of the mountains that I want to take him on. There’s a very old cemetery and settlements along the trail that fascinate me. It branches off into various trails to waterfalls and other sights. Outstanding colors.

I will be faithful in my commitment to leave the phone alone but it will be difficult as it’s basically an extension of my hand. It’s constantly ringing and vibrating. I’ll have to put a message on it so my friends don’t think I’ve been abducted or decided to leave the country.

I’m going home Tuesday morning and leaving the next day for my trip north with mom for a week to 2 weeks. My aunt has cancer that has spread and she wants to see us. I’m constantly taking pics of nature and especially plants and flowers with my phone and I send her a pic a day with a cheery note to brighten her day. I send it to everyone in my life but my primary goal is to help my aunt in some small way. When I miss a day it is noticed.

Again, I hope everyone has a peaceful day.