Where I Was This Week

I did my first art show this past weekend in Arvada. It was disappointing that the weather was poor which resulted in a low turn out, but here are a few pictures of my booth. Kendra came and helped me run my booth and we had such a fun time together.

Words I am Resting in Today

how to climb a mountain

by the magical Maya Stein

Make no mistake. This will be an exercise in staying vertical.

Yes, there will be a view, later, a wide swath of open sky,

but in the meantime: tree and stone. If you’re lucky, a hawk will

coast overhead, scanning the forest floor. If you’re lucky,

a set of wildflowers will keep you cheerful. Mostly, though,

a steady sweat, your heart fluttering indelicately, a solid ache

perforating your calves. This is called work, what you will come to know,

eventually and simply, as movement, as all the evidence you need to

make your way. Forget where you were. That story is no longer true.

Level your gaze to the trail you’re on, and even the dark won’t stop you.

**These lovely words are borrowed from another blog I follow. I read them today and wanted to share them here with you. I hope they bring you as much rest as they brought me tonight.**

Colterra Restaurant

This past weekend was full of fun. One of the many fun parts for Dustin and I was the chance we had to get all dressed up with some friends and go out for a fancy dinner. We made reservations at a restaurant called Colterra in Niwot, CO. Here is a little about the restaurant:

"In the kitchen we work together with local farmers to harvest and use the freshest produce, in season and in full flavor. We strive to serve our communty as a gathering place that allows us to showcase the best of Colorado's natural beauty and goodness."



Our food was incredible and we had such a lovely meal of cocktails, appetizers, wine, a fresh entree, and dessert. It was an unbelievable amount of food and my salmon was to die for. It was so enjoyable to sit out on the patio of the restaurant and be seated directly beside the garden where they grow and harvest many of the items they serve. I also really enjoy and appreciate supporting a restaurant that supports local farmers. Thanks to John and Lindsay for the double date. It was an incredible night.


Colterra Restaurant in Niwot, Colorado
*all photos in this post are affectionately borrowed from Colterra's website.*

WOW, I've been away from this space forever!

How could you not tell me it has been months since I blogged here?! I had no idea. In all honesty, I have been spending the past few months creating a whole new blog for my artwork and starting a small business sewing from my home. It has taken so many of my personal hours that now that it is up and running, I feel like my head is above water again. But sadly I have been gone from this space it is fair to assume that I no longer have any followers of this blog...

Anybody still out there?

Well, I am here, back, and ready to continue sharing the musings of the day in the life of Meg. If you are willing to read, I'll write. I hope you are still out there. I have missed this space. I am glad to return.

Why I love Urban Life

We all know that Denver is only so urban and to call it such is almost whimsical and funny, but it's the best we've got here in middle America. I've been thinking about why I love it here, and thought I might include the list for you:

1. I like the people. Everywhere. All kinds all shapes all colors. I like the movement.
2. I like to walk. Turns out riding in the car is not so much fun.
3. There's something soothing in the sound of footsteps on the pavement. Rhythmic. Filling.
4. I like the sounds of life in motion: the street noise, the people noise, the community noise.
5. It is the best way to discover local businesses. I love the shops that peek out of the tall buildings.
6. I love living in a loft.
7. I love the history. Nothing here was built recently. It all tells a story of decades of people it has served.
8. I am near events, happenings, and activities.
9. I can still see the mountains but am grateful to not have to be in them. They are pretty but they are COLD and not easy to drive in!
10. No brand new stark white apartment buildings here but wood, brick, and warm tones!
11. I love the use of public transportation! What a great way to save money and have leisure time. So nice to sit back and ride.
12. I am near community: CSAs, cooking schools, art schools, libraries, museums, parks, the capitol...
13. I love doing life with people from all places: countries, academics, financial standpoints... It is all here.
14. I like to talk to the homeless people who have no one to talk to.
15. It is amazingly beautiful in the city when it snows!

I see us living in the city for a very long time, maybe forever! We are living it up. Now, if only we lived in a city where we could ride the subways and do even more pedestrian life... Someday!