It’s super easy!
1 pound of Dry Chickpeas
1 carton of Chicken Stock
1 small can of tomato sauce
1/2 bag of frozen veggies (California mix does nicely or fajitas vegetables)
1 tablespoon of curry powder
1 can of unsweetened coconut milk
1 tsp of coarse sea salt
Put it all together in the Crockpot on low for 6-8 hours. Serve with tortillas or Na’an. Delicous!
There isn’t a rhyme or reason! Here are some of my favorite songs that I thoroughly enjoy! Who knows, you “discover” a band/group here that is new to you and you just fall in love with it as well
Wyoming is filled with many “hidden” treasures. Little gems of history and fortitude are everywhere. Fort Laramie doesn’t disappoint. It’s thrilling in its quiet beauty and historical realms.
Fort Laramie is still a small town, population roughly 1,000. Located along the Laramie River in Southeast Wyoming, it’s well worth visiting and spending a full day exploring the fort and the Iron Bridge (located very close together, less than 2 miles apart.)
The Visitors center of Fort Laramie historical site is located inside the old supplies facility. It has been nicely converted into a little museum. The museum is abundant in the historical telling of the fort itself. It also offers wonderful selections of goodies. The visitor center also has a vast variety of postcards and an ample range of postmarking stamps! There is a derelict post office on site. It was once part of the fort’s functional aspects more than a century ago. Yet, the active post office is located in the town. This allows one to write to a loved one about their awesome adventures. They can mail it off from the town itself!
Fort Laramie offers a walk through map of all the grounds, which is outstanding. The fort itself has many buildings that can also be toured. These include barracks, commissaries, Surgeons residents, and the Bedlam. The Bedlam has a fascinating back story of its name and history. There are ruins where edifices didn’t survive the time and plaques of information to enlighten.
The Laramie river runs along side the fort, providing much needed water then and now to the area, trees grow abundantly and the pastures around still don a herd of horses and a small amount of cattle (I am not sure if they are associated with the fort or not but it’s nice to imagine that the Calvary stationed there would still be in need of the horses and cattle if it were still an active fort!)
Fort Laramie was also a major trading post and rest stop for those traveling or living in the region–as well as a huge component in the Pony Express–while it lasted for the 18 months it ran. The Pony express had 120 young riders that delivered and most went through Fort Laramie!
The staff at Fort Laramie are well informed. They are super helpful in the knowledge and guidance of the fort. So please stop by and check it out! The entrance and parking are both free and are open year around, except on major holidays!
Hungry? Try out “The Fort” Bar and Grill in the town of Fort Laramie, 5 minutes from the Fort, great food and easy to find–wonderful selection
We all have the infamous to-do list. It includes packing for a holiday trip. There’s also cleaning before guests come over. And let’s not forget washing the dishes after Thanksgiving meals (and leftovers).
We all want to read more or learn something but chores inevitably come first, right? No longer!
We are prepping for the holiday cheer. We definitely don’t have the wish to spend extra on entertainment if we don’t need to, right? Here are a few short, sweet stories. They are (audio-stories) that are super nice to listen to while busting your hump to get things done. This way, you can enjoy a good story. Be entertained while tackling that inevitable mound of laundry or other tasks!
These stories can also be downloaded and enjoyed while on the plane, train, or automobile while traveling–Merry Christmas!
Fort Laramie was the first settlement in Wyoming. Wheatland. However, Wheatland has definitely left its mark. It has established itself as quite the place to visit and enjoy!
Wheatland is located in Southeast Wyoming. It is just an hour’s drive north of Cheyenne on I-25. Wheatland is a place to stop, stay, and enjoy!
The murals and statues are located along 8th and 9th streets in downtown. The views and imagery are spectacular. It is very conducive to walking the dog or spending time with friends. Pixie and I have thoroughly enjoyed our time. We checked out many of the lovely little shops along the way, too!
A lot of culture and history in a small town but it’s a true Gem that shouldn’t be missed.
A mid-day adventure! This adventure included my mother, it’s not often that I have an adventure buddy but today was spectacular! While I did snap a couple of really cute photos of my Mom, she asked not to be featured. It is a totally respectable choice!
Pawnee Buttes are located in Weld County, Colorado. It’s located beyond the “sticks”–and Mom commented that seeing anyone wasn’t a good sign. We finally stumbled across other adventure seekers once we arrived. We saw a grumpy lady in a vehicle. Another guy was there with a travel camper and his dogs. This was after we saw oil-rig trucks on the back country roads–all two of them.
The Pawnee Buttes were created by water, wind and time–through erosion not tectonic plates. It is part of the Pawnee National Grassland.
Located just 13 miles South of the Wyoming state line, here’s how you get there!
Start from Ault (Colorado) and head east on Colorado Highway 14. Continue for about 27 miles. Then turn left on Weld County Road 105. Travel about 4 miles north and continue onto County Road 390. Travel 2 miles, then turn right onto County Road 103. Travel 2 miles north, then take a right onto County Road 104. Travel 4 miles east, and turn left onto County Road 111. Turn right onto County Road 110, followed by a left onto County Road 113. Travel 0.5 miles to the trail head parking area.
Pixie, a small dog of about 20 pounds, is full of laughter, smiles, and often naughtiness. She is celebrated extra especially today. It’s National Dog Day here in the United States! She has been an adventure for sure!
Pixie was acquired in early December of 2024. At first, I wasn’t sure about it all. Now, I am not sure who has adopted who. I couldn’t imagine my life without her. Pixie came to me through a co-worker. They were in search of a good home for a small pup. This pup needed some extra TLC. She came with some nips and a funny-cut “docked” tail, etc.
So, what is a human to do other than celebrate their beloved pet? Today, we went on adventures that were all dog friendly and more. She got her favorite treats, lots of walks and more!
Below are some photos of our adventures today and from Pixie taking other adventures since we have been together. I hope every pet is as well loved.
The Oregon/Bozemon/Mormon trail continues here just outside of Guernsey, Wyoming. Visitors can explore the Archway Bridge in Kearney, Nebraska. A sample of the Register Cliff is on show in the museum there.
The pilgrims and travelers traversed the wild west. They would mark their name and year of passage into the limestone walls. Sometimes, they even left notes for those who followed them. One note indicated that if the pilgrim reached Independence Rock by July, they could avoid the mountain pass during the frigid winters. By bypassing the mountain passages in the winter, they had higher success rates of surviving the trail and making it to their destination. This was an important factor to consider when traveling by covered wagon, horse, or on foot.
American history is alive and well here in the Wild Western plains of Wyoming and well worth visiting. Thankfully, settlement has occurred. There is a lovely little town nearby. Travelers and explorers can easily obtain a hot, yummy meal for a reasonable price. Twisters restaurant is located right in the heart of Guernsey. It offers a nice variety of great food and wonderful house brew coffee.
My mother’s meal, shared, is as follow, and I quote:
“I made my salad with two different kinds of lettuce,
a little bit of tomato, cottage cheese, cheddar
cheese, egg, avocado, some little sprinkles
that were in a package and some dressing. It’s pretty good.”-My Mother
My mother had hard boiled a batch of eggs the day before. The eggs were nice and chilled before she peeled and put them on the salad. The cheese and vegetables also came out chilled from the produce basket in her fridge.
She chopped up the items and layered them into the bowls, topping with dressing. (I am paraphrasing for her as I couldn’t get it down fast enough to write it verbatim!)
Mother also chose tangerines as dessert, a favorite of hers!
Happy Summer!
Several Counties over, I made the trip today to spend time with my Grandfather, Papa. Yes, he has a real first name but we all just call him Papa; he is a blessing for sure.
We spoke earlier in the week. We arranged to meet up for some worship and lunch. It is always a delight to do it all together!
We attended service at Chiquola Baptist Church (https://www.cbchoneapath.com/ and the Pastor gave a nice sermon, covering Romans, Chapter 2.
After the Service, we dined for lunch at Lou and Perry’s Cafe in Honea Path, delicous! The decaf coffee was also hot and fresh, which is great for me!
If you would like to donate to the Chiquola Baptist Church you can do so here! (https://www.paypal.com/donate?token=tPHR7a93psvbR0s64oj5Re04GI8NjO3e944EuPZVLQWQ9mWeVidctmd5iigMTF8x8gJV4UqwQ6h96tTE&locale.x=US)
