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This photo is of a storage facility being constructed next to the 7-11 near my house at Gartrell and E470. As I watch the progress, I constantly ask myself just how much storage we need around here.  This is not the only storage facility near me.  There is one just north of this one about 1/2 mil...
07/23/2017
How many of you have heard that you should paint your front door red?  This is a common assumption with many of us.   I recently did some research in "Feng Shui and Your Front Door".  My research revealed that red is not always the best choice for your front door color when it comes to feng shui ...
07/21/2017
FUN FACTS ABOUT COLORADO Here are some fun facts about colorful Colorado!  •·Capital: Denver•·Flower: Rocky Mountain Blue Columbine •·Tree: Blue Spruce•·Animal: Big Horn Sheep•·Fish: Greenback Cut-throat Trout•·Insect: Colorado hairstreak butterfly•·Bird: Lark Bunting•·Dance: Square Dancing•·Dino...
07/20/2017
My three year old golden retriever, Maverick, always has me laughing.  I came downstairs today to find him tucked under the kitchen (built-in) desk area with the side of his body floating in air.  As you can see, he is wedged against the wall with his arms just dangling.  He seems to be perfectly...
07/19/2017
Mid July through August is monsoon season in Colorado. Monsoon storms are slow moving rain making thunderstorms that develop in the mountains and drop down to the plains.  When up in the mountains, keep your eyes to the sky and watch for heavy clouds forming above.  These storms can turn into dow...
07/19/2017
This year, we planted three Hibiscus bushes which are geared toward Colorado's crazy climate.  They are hardy down to 20 degrees below zero.  If it gets down to 20 degrees below zero, the Hibiscus and I will be looking for a warmer place to call home. The tag on the plants say that they should st...
07/18/2017
Wheatlands in Aurora CO 80016 – Market Update 7-17-17 Wheatlands is a newer community in Southeast Aurora CO located near Arapahoe Road and Aurora Parkway.  Wheatlands is very close to Southlands Shopping Center, the Aurora Reservoir and has easy access to E470.  Wheatlands is also in the highly ...
07/17/2017
Blackstone Country Club Aurora Colorado – Market Update July 2017  Blackstone Counry Club in South Aurora Colorado is a luxurious neighborhood that portrays elegance and master planning with today’s families in mind.  Residents enjoy endless walkways,  bike paths, community parks and of course th...
07/17/2017
Last week, we received our monthly coupon mailer.  I usually flip through to see if any of our favorite local restaurants are offering special meal deals.  As I was flipping I came across this coupon.  I really never thought I would live to see a coupon for JOINTS! And don't forget about the Tast...
07/16/2017
Friday night, my husband and I headed up to Central City to visit with his sister and her husband.  We sometimes forget that everyone in Colorado heads west on Friday afternoons for a weekend in the mountains.  The usual one hour drive took twice that as we inched along.  I always feel sorry for ...
07/16/2017
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