There are some real benefits to living in the Rocky Mountains: clean air, sunny days most of the year, amazing views and a real sense of security, seeing all those huge earthy monoliths surrounding you...to me, it's heaven on earth.
Fall is my favorite time of the year -- the leaves of the aspen groves and mountain elms and maples are all ablaze with color and the hint of winter in the air with its crisp morning breezes greets me in the morning. Except for today...
Today, after an 83 degree high yesterday, I awakened to 34 degrees in the air, a brisk northern wind and this:

Is it any wonder that Chirstmas seems to get here earlier and earlier every year?
Hot cocoa, anyone?

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