In a coffee shop
Alone but not.
Steaming hot liquid
Delectably addictive.
Surrounded by stories
Some fun, some gory.
Connected by threads
Invisible shreds.
Contented–
Indeed, life is splendid.
Town of Windsor’s Kindness Week
The Town of Windsor community is invited to participate in Windsor’s second annual Kindness Week February 11-17. Residents are encouraged to kick off the New Year in a positive way.
The daily challenges include:
- Sunday: Service Sunday, kick off the week with a good deed or act of service. Drop off donations for the Windsor Severance Food Pantry — nonperishable food items, diapers and other baby items, or school supplies — at Safeway and King Soopers from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Monday: Senior Smiles, brighten the day of a Windsor senior citizen.
- Tuesday: Reach Out and Write, connect with someone who has impacted your life. Printable note cards will be available on the Town of Windsor’s Facebook page (facebook.com/windsorgov).
- Wednesday: Share the Love — Pay it Forward, extend kindness to others rather than a person that may have directly helped you.
- Thursday: Thank an Educator, recognize a teacher, mentor, or school staff member that has made a difference.
- Friday: Recognize First Responders and Veterans, thank you banners for Windsor first responders and veterans will be available to sign at the Community Recreation Center and Clearview Library.
- Saturday: Neighborly Nod, do something kind for your neighbor — shovel their walk, bring them goodies, or just spend time together.
I love how the Town is promoting good deeds to others. How awesome!
Residents are encouraged to share their stories on Windsor’s Facebook page.
Leave a comment below as well. I’d love to hear your stories!!
Why I’m Running for Town Board…
When I tell people I’m running for Windsor’s Town Board, I often get a quizzical look.
“Why?”
Well, I’ll tell you why.
First and foremost, it’s about giving back. I’ve been so very blessed in my life, and I feel giving of my time, effort, and energy to the Town of Windsor would be something I could do to help others and continue to support such an amazing community I live in.
When we moved here almost three years ago, I knew almost immediately that this was a special place. Something inside of me wanted to do something to show my appreciation and gratitude. However, I had no idea how to begin (can we say Google 🙂 ). Soon, I discovered the volunteer boards of the Town of Windsor and quickly signed on. I have served on the Parks, Recreation & Culture Advisory Board here in Windsor and currently serve on the Board of Adjustment/Appeals. These are wonderful places to learn more about our Town and great service opportunities.
Second, I think Windsor has done a great job in managing growth. With my finance background, I see my role as ensuring Windsor grows fiscally responsibly and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan. My priorities include keeping the small-town feel and community of Windsor as we grow into one of the most desired and affordable places to live in Northern Colorado. My door will always be open to my constituents and what they think and feel regarding Windsor’s policies moving forward. Fostering community events, managing traffic and construction concerns, promoting more affordable housing and business growth, and maintaining quality education and amenities are my top priorities.
Third and finally, the time is right. My kids are older and I have more of myself to give to others. I’m eager to help, eager to serve, eager to listen, eager to make a difference in my community.
So here I am!!! With the answer to your question.
I’m super excited for this opportunity and possibility of making a difference in others’ lives. Please feel free to email me or comment below with anything on your mind!
Coffee With a Friend…
Life is so busy.
Work, family, hobbies, pets, bills, etc.
You name it, we do it.
So those rare moments when we take a “time-out” from life and just meet a friend for coffee and talk about anything and everything about life are special.
Today I did just that. Starbucks. Misto. Comfy chair. Any topic up for grabs.
In today’s society, so much is disconnect. Facebook. Instagram. Twitter. Texting. Face time.
You can never replace the connection made when you’re face to face with someone. The bond that’s formed. The sharing that takes place that otherwise wouldn’t.
Humans were meant for companionship. We were not created to be alone. We were created for fellowship with others. For supporting one another when times are tough. For laughing together. Crying together. Winning together. Losing together. All the bad in the world that happens we need one another to persevere.
Today call a friend (don’t text). Invite him or her for coffee. Or a walk. Lunch. Or any other face-to-face get together.
Take that time. Relish those moments. You need them. More than you know.
I Wanna Be a Hawk…
Sitting in a tree. Scanning the ground for your next meal to scurry out.
Just sitting.
Sitting and being.
And then flying! Over everything.
Nothing else matters.
Just the wind beneath your wings.
I see bald eagles flying over King Soopers, my house, sitting in trees next to the roadway, soaring as they were meant to soar. Hawks fly over my house almost daily as a couple have taken to living in our neighborhood. They are seen everywhere perching: on light posts, trees, wires, signs, etc.
There is something so majestic about these birds that I think: If I could be one animal for one day, I’d be a raptor. No doubt about it. I’d love to see with their eyes. Fly with their wings. Dive with their speed. Sit and watch and wait. In the moment. Always.
One of my favorite places and charities is the Rocky Mountain Raptor Program, a non-profit who rescues injured raptors, heals their wounds, and re-introduces them back into the wild. They also will keep the ones who cannot be re-introduced to the nature of their injuries. And tragically but humanely they put down injured raptors brought in who cannot be saved (I myself had this experience many years ago when I found a hawk in the road, picked it up, and brought it in (that’s her below–a Northern Harrier I was told. It was sad but it didn’t suffer.) 
If you love raptors as much as I do and are looking for an amazing charity, please consider this program. They have a phenomenal education outreach program as well, visiting schools, libraries, and anywhere you wish in order to educate us all on their lifestyle and habitat needs.
Raptors around town:
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