Category: Senior Jenf

“You know how I love the Fair!” from the movie “Arthur”. Nathan not quite 2 years old and Jenf smiling for the camera with Paul just into his 30’s. Looking back is so hard to do but Ma and Family had a very good day or two at the Fair. Me too because I love the Fair, well, used to… Seems its a distant memory with Covid having its way on things. Holidays ahead and Nathan’s Birthday coming up, and Ma’s almost one year out of our lives. Still in shock over the loss of my much better half and emotions can’t be masked on some days, and life is still, not right… Ma’s old gas station where she bought a Hazelnut Iced Coffee everyday is now a Starbucks. I go there so often they know my name when I order the same small hot coffee. Driving those old stomping grounds is still a good memory because there is much less traffic. Still have dreams where Ma and I are talking or going somewhere or doing something. Love the face-to-face conversations but don’t remember them after a day or two. Hope they never end… Still not cooking, except for a hot dog in the microwave now and then. Be in real trouble if the 7 drive-through places and Schlotzsky’s ever close. Taco Bell is still not one of them…! Can’t stop thinking “dysentery” whenever one goes by. Looking forward to In-and-Out burger to compete with Drifter’s. Wish Ma was…

 

I love this photo of Jenf, which can be printed up to 36″x36″.
I play with Ma’s photo a lot to get its color and clarity just right (for me) and have learned many things about color management when printing. Ma always printed photos through Walgreens but they do not offer a download for their color profile like Costco. Of course, you don’t need the profile unless you use Photoshop or another comprehensive image editor, like Topaz – there are so many…

Of course, this photo of Jenf is my favorite, which can also be printed up to 36″x36″. I’ve carried this one in my wallet since it was made at the State Fair and its my screen saver. I love to play with it too but how can I improve on perfection.

Found this scratched-up photo of Jenf standing in one of our favorite camera spots in the house. March 14, 2015 is no particular day of significance, but one I remember and wish I could relive. Jenf was definitely the glue that kept things together at home and everywhere within her influence. What her bod did to her is so unkind, but she always wore a smile and gave a warm-and-fuzzy to everyone in her life. The neighbor’s better half is away from home this week visiting family and I know how lonely the nest is without the loved one. Damn, Ma, you can’t be missed more by all that loved you. Is there a soul, where are you, what are you doing this moment…? Nearly a year away from the nest but feelings are still like the first moment I discovered you were no longer with us. Your little eyes partially open, on your side, face in your pillow. An image burned into me that tears into my being. Did we do all we could to sustain your life? So many Doctor visits, so much attention paid to your well being, so many things we must have overlooked to see you suddenly gone. Damn, Ma, we were supposed to go away together…

Ma and I would make our annual trek to see the Fall colors, so I asked Google where and got Kebler Pass near Crested Butte, where I saw this old cabin just outside the City.

Ma loves to see cows and horses but I could only find cows just outside the City.

I found a lovely Gallery in the heart of the City that Ma would love to visit as well as the very busy one-way street through the downtown area. We’ve only been to Crested Butte in the Winter and never ventured downtown. We always missed the heart of the City due to deep snow. We were definitely deprived!

Arrived at Kebler Pass on CR 12 right out of the heart of the City to find a mix of fall colors and evergreens with many trees not yet turned. The whole area is less than 10K ft. altitude. Don’t ask Siri for directions to Kebler Pass because it will take you 28 miles out of your way. I wasn’t fooled… Instead, ask how to get to CR 12 after arriving at Crested Butte.

Much of the road through the Pass was paved and some not but there was plenty of traffic and lots of campers and travelers with their cameras. Ma’s car got 46mpg from Gunnison to Crested Butte and to the Pass then back to Colorado Springs. About 12 hours on the road with time for photo op’s.