Author: Hschichie

I once told a coworker I needed to marry a skier. She told me I was being superficial. “Marriages are based on more than that.” We no longer stay in touch. But I did, indeed, marry a skier. My favorite days with Hubs are on the mountains- it is my happy place, it’s his happy…

Ahhhhhhh. Happiest of Valentine’s Day dear tribe! On this day, I want you to know that I love you. Truly. In the words of great 80’s icon Howard Jones, ‘What is love anyway? Does anybody love anybody anyway?” I say yes, HoJo. Yes. Inspired by this song, I looked up love in the dictionary. LOVE:…

I love New Years. I love Vision Boards. I sit on the floor surrounded by old magazines, a pair of scissors, puffy paints, glitter, glue stick and stickers and create a vision for your next year. I know. Super Cheese. I spent three hours today Vision-Boarding my next 365 days. And according to my vision…

I do love Thanksgiving. I love hosting Thanksgiving, gathering around a meal, the challenge of a massive bird, a holiday that has only one objective…. dinner….so you better get it right. My Thanksgiving is never perfect, there is always one dish that goes awry and the meal is always late. This year cooking a 21-pound…

Hey Dear Tribe: This weekend finds me at a Writer’s Retreat. Here’s a little something that has been brewing: The Heart, the fearless worker. The committed soldier with one job. Keep it going. Work the pump From the first sign of life to the very last beat. The heart carries on. Steadfast, determined, unthinking, unemotional,…

I had a ridiculously fun weekend. I danced way too much for my poor new knee. I sang loud and off-tune. I gave my nephews sloppy kisses. And I found myself back in the beautiful mountains so close to my home. It was a joyous weekend. Ridiculous Joy is a funny, lovely, unsustainable thing. Sunday…

This is a great song by the Pixies if you have a chance to listen. It’s been a while since I have posted. A new knee and six weeks of rehab since I have posted. And where is my mind? It’s better….but I have learned quite a lot about myself along the way. When you…

13 years ago my life looked very different- it was the Summer of 2009, Samantha was on day 14 at Children’s Hospital and I was trying, very, very hard to train for the Courage Classic. I would ride from the hospital. I took the elevator from the 8th floor in my helmet, cycling shoes and…

Privileged, empowered, white, upper middle class, 50ish female. This is me. You could call me a Karen…although I hate that term and feel bad for my friends named Karen. It could have easily been a Heather meme instead. “OMG she is such a Heather.” Because I kinda am. But I know who I am. I…

My article around a local brewer was just published. I’m really not a beer drinker but this was fun to write. Clearer text is below the article. Lets meet for a beer! What is Kyle Brewing in Candelas? Colorado is known for its stunning natural beauty, sunny days, active families, and great craft beer. Kyle…