Classical Guitarist Appears at the Denver Woman's Press Club

It was a special treat for us last Friday, when Michael Adams appeared at the Denver Woman's Press Club. He had selected some of his favorite melodies and compositions to play that night, and he played them beautifully. Michael has been playing classical guitar for fifteen plus years. It is easy to see how seriously he takes his art, and how much he enjoys playing. It was obvious that our members and guests enjoyed his performance too by the loud applause, and the smiles on their faces.

The Denver Woman's Press Club



Last Friday, I had the privilege of presenting my latest book, Forbidden, to members of the Denver Woman's Press Club, and friends. It was delightful to appear in the beautiful Victorian home, enjoy good food and wine, while listening to a wonderful, classical guitarist. I am a relatively new member to the club, having joined only last year. I can honestly say the members have been very helpful and supportive.

The home is located on 1325 Logan Street, Denver. The club was founded in 1898, and currently has over 200 members, all published writers.

For more information on upcoming events, including the Unknown Writers' Competition which I am chairing this year, please go to: http://www.dwpconline.org/.

Go to Amazon to buy Forbidden.

The Plague Cottages in Eyam, England

The plague cottages in the village of Eyam, Derbyshire, are still in use some 400 years later. I have visited the village several times, and never fail to be inspired by Reverend Mompesson, and the elders of the church who literally sacrificed themselves as they tried to contain the "Seeds of Doom."

Within the pages of Forbidden, (historical fiction) I have peppered the whole book with actual historical events such as the Washington and Sherman families, and also the village of Eyam.

Forbidden by Elizabeth Victoria Wallace. ISBN: 978-1-935605-34-8.

A Travelling Butcher

At first, when I heard Allan Carr (complete with microphone) I thought it was an antique auction taking place in the small village of Acle, England. I nudged towards a very large refrigerated truck wondering what I would find, and heard. "Two pounds of rump steak and four pork chops for...." Then, when the auctioneer/butcher did not get a response, he pretended to be cross, and said. "Okay, I can see you're a tough crowd - and want more for your money...I'll throw in two pounds of pork sausages." The crowd yelled in delight, and began waving their money in the air. An assistant ran around collecting the money as she handed over the meat that was wrapped in white greaseproof paper.

The whole episode was absolutely fascinating to watch - not just the butcher's antics, but also the crowd. I think Mr. Carr must have a regular following, because his audience seemed to know and trust him. He is also very entertaining, I could have watched and listened to him all day.

Arches National Park, Utah

I'm not sure what I expected to find when I visited the Arches National Park in Utah, but I was pleasantly surprised. We arrived early morning, the weather was simply wonderful. It's best to go into the Visitor's Center first to get an idea of how long the treks will take you, the complexity of the hike, etc. The staff offer advice on the trails - whether suitable for children, or those with limitations.They also caution visitors that plenty of water should be taken on the hikes since none is available on route.

Photo #1  - The Delicate Arch. A three mile roundtrip. Quite a steep climb in places.
Photo#2  -  The Lamb can be viewed from the car
Photo# 3  - The Three Gossips can be viewed from the car.

After the Grand Canyon, I thought I had seen the best of the best...but the Arches National Park has a beauty all its own. The rock formations are truly astounding, and quite beautiful in a way that's hard to describe.

For more information go to: www.nps.gov/arch

Petroglyphs at the Arches

These fascinating petroglyphs at the Arches National Park were created between 1650-1850 by the Utes, Native Indians in Utah, and from which the state took its name. The scene on the rocks depicts horses, dog like images (probably coyotes), and big horn mountain goats, that still inhabit the area today.

The Arches National Park is a must see if you visit Utah. I was truly amazed at the wonderful arches that were created by water and wind erosion. The photographic opportunities are simply too good to miss.

Following is a copy of a photograph at the petroglyph site. It shows a Ute couple dressed in their matrimonial garb. This image is the property of the Arches National Park.


  

Camp Site in Gunnison, Colorado

If you are looking for a good camp site in Gunnison,Colorado for a few days or weeks, I highly the Mesa RV Resort. It is exceptionally well run, clean and tidy, and has friendly staff. They have a small area for tent camping, but also offer something new…like a few days in a tipi.There are two for rental at the campground - both had guests.


The following was taken from the Mesa RV Resort’s web.

“We are ready for you and we would like to welcome you all to come and enjoy the natural beauty of the area and remember:

"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time." ~John Lubbockon.

Welcome to Mesa RV Resort, the finest RV Resort and campground in the Gunnison Valley.

If you are interested in discovering one of the nicest campgrounds in Colorado- look no further, you've found Mesa RV Resort, formally Mesa Campground. We are conveniently located 3 miles west of Gunnison on US Highway 50 and only minutes away from Blue Mesa Reservoir and Curecanti National Recreation Area. Best of all, the Gunnison River is literally within walking distance from the resort.

Mesa RV Resort in Gunnison, Colorado is a family run, friendly campground ideally situated between Gunnison and Blue Mesa Lake with everything to make your vacation perfect! We offer clean, grassy, neatly landscaped and beautifully shaded sites with full hookup. We have both open and shaded sites depending upon your preference. We offer 30 and 50 amp service, Luxury and Luxury Hot Tub sites as well as a number of pull through sites. We are pet friendly, our restrooms and showers are clean and we have a wonderful laundromat. Last summer we added two Cabins, and two Tipis to the resort. We upgraded the internet service to free wifi and we now also offer communal fire pits and a small playground area. Our club house is well utilized by all our guests for playing cards, dominoes, craft and general activities and we are proud of our new Rec-Hall for larger functions such as our popular Potlucks and evening slideshows.

Gunnison lies in a large valley surrounded by mountains. National forests, parks, lakes and trout streams make Gunnison one of Colorado’s premier camping paradise. Tourists come to Gunnison for many reasons, but all come to enjoy one of the finest summer climates in America. Daytime high temperatures rarely reach 85 and the humidity is very low. Evenings are cool enough for very comfortable sleeping.”