A Slice of Laramie writes a letter
Dearest Mother,
I write to you from a safe distance of six or more feet away. Times have been hard lately. The children have been home for over a week now, with no end in sight. My husband has been …
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A Slice of Laramie needs carrots
The COVID-19 hardships are just beginning for us here in Laramie. I think living in a small town is making social distancing a little more sustainable than it would be for people in big cities. No gatherings of more than …
A Slice of Laramie loves the sun
Has everyone made their travel plans for Spring Break? Looked at the weather forecast to see if the roads are going to close? Made sure your destination is Corona virus-free? These are very important considerations.
My family is not traveling …
A Slice of Laramie is Blown Away
We all complain about the wind in Laramie, but just to mix things up a little, let me say something I love about it. Two somethings, actually.
I love the little tinkling sounds wind chimes make, and now that I …
A Slice of Laramie is cold
If you enjoyed the fifty-degree weather this weekend and were dismayed that it got chilly again, blame my mother. She comes to visit every February, and always brings the freeze with her. Every time she swears she’s not coming back …
A Slice of Laramie sees a marvel
I got to witness the great semi-truck migration of 2020 yesterday. Trucks swarmed all over West Laramie, waiting to get on the highway and continue their westward journey. The pilot car hovered in front of the gate, eagerly awaiting its …
A Slice of Laramie, the musical!
I was feeling grumpy about the weather, so I decided to turn my frown upside down and list all the things I like about Laramie. I’m a bit of a theater nerd, so the list turned into a rendition of …
A Slice of Laramie is sick… again.
When I called my kids’ school yesterday to excuse the sick one I detected a distinct note of fear in the secretary’s voice as she asked me if it was the flu. Yes, it’s that time of year again—cold and …
A Slice of Laramie is bummed
My favorite band announced their concert tour dates last week. To my considerable dismay, they are not performing anywhere near Wyoming this year. The entire western part of the country got no love whatsoever. It’s like we don’t even exist!…
A Slice of Laramie with a side of antelope
If you’ve lived in Laramie for more than five minutes, you’ve probably noticed the antelope. Maybe you’ve had a conversation like this with a Laramie newbie:
Me: Ever since we moved to Wyoming I’ve noticed antelope inside the fences …