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by radio addiction_Archive
I just moved 30 miles south to an even smaller mountain community, but now I have to commute that distance for work and school (for the kids). Anyway, I absolutely love the drive (except for the rapidly increasing expense). We start out at an elevation around 8800 feet and travel over a pass that goes above 10,000 feet. It is the most beautiful place on planet earth. We pass the most spectacular high alpine lake surrounded by 14,000 foot tall peaks. We regularly see coyotes, elk, deer, eagles, and all sorts of other small wildlife on the way. We also pass the headwaters of the Dolores and San Miguel Rivers which both join back together several miles down the way and eventually go all the way to California. How cool!!! Right now, I am at the radio station doing my show that I have been doing for over 15 years now. When I return home, after the 40 minute drive over the mountains, my kids and I will build a fire in the woodburning stove as our main form of heat for the house. We have made it a habit to roast marshmallows and make s'mores after dinner. I feel so blessed and just needed to express it. Just a little detail from my day (recurring, no less).