Gregory Morrow wrote:

> Last night about midnight I was coming home. Although cold, the air was
> perfectly still and the most recent snow had covered everything with a
> frosty beauty. I looked up and a gauzy moon could be soon...everything was
> just beautiful. It was totally *quiet*, too, something that is welcome in
> this noisy Chicago neighborhood...

I love nights like that. Reminds me of a Crested Butte vacation/ski trip
I was on. We were staying in the country outside of Gunnison -- snow
deep all around us and a stillness I've never experienced. I especially
remember the quiet. It was almost scary -- like becoming suddenly deaf.
The stars were brilliant -- as if you could pick them from the sky and
keep them for yourself.

OB Food: I recall having to adjust cooking time and menus because of the
altitude. Who knew that water could take so long to boil! (Well, I was
warned by our hosts). We also went to a fabulous pizza place in Crested
Butte and had to wait a long time for pizza because it takes longer for
the rise and baking. We enjoyed our beer while waiting. One really can't
be in a hurry in Colorado.

Bob and I went out to one of our favorite country spots this week for
the full moon and I got some great sunset photos as well as of the moon
rise.

--Lin