MAY 2025

Cinco De Mayo in Downtown Denver

This was such a fun day in the month of May. I woke up at 5am, suited up for my first attempt at an outdoor 13 miles, and ran all over my beloved city.

At about 8 miles in, around 8am, I began to run by a long line of lowriders. Immediately I remembered that I would be running by Civic Center Park right when all the car clubs would be showing up for Cinco De Mayo weekend.

With this in mind, I immediately knew where I'd be ending my run and who I needed to call to join me, my mom.

I met my mom down by the Denver Mint, she gifted me a much needed gatorade after my first successful 13 mile run and then we wandered around admiring Chicano Culture.

It was hands down my favorite day of May.

The old and the new met on the corner of Colfax and Delaware.

This was hands down the most beautiful low rider I have ever seen. Lucky for us, she is a local of Denver.

The red velvet interior, the chrome accents, and the ghost paintings in the most hidden places made this thing a true masterpiece.

Teacher Appreciation Week Flowers!

These flowers were delievered to my school, and as they carried them into my classroom my female students went wild lol.

My beautiful Mama and my smallest baby-love!

Mother's Day with this Super-Momma

She 31, has three kids (4, 2, 6 months), she's a succesful business woman, two house home-owner, and faithful friend!

Pope Leo

Although I am no longer a practicing Catholic, I found myself entralled by the election of our newest Papa. Here's a photo of my desk during my lunch break...live streaming the Vatican.

Go Nuggets

I threw on my favorite jersey several times in May to cheer on the home team.

A little note found at the end of one of my student's tests.

May's Olympic Sport:

End of year grading while day dreaming about bikinis, patio margs, and beach vacations.

Mile High Flea Market

Growing up, I have several fond memories of going to the Flea Market with my Popeye (my grandpa on my Dad's side).

On one spontaneous Sunday, I decided to cruise North and dabble in a little nostalgia and buy some free produce.

Cigarette Collision

Witnessed a multi-car crash at the intersection of Mississippi and Sante Fe.

Everyone appeared safe, but the man who caught my eye was the man who remained seated in his blue sedan, which was sandwiched between two cars. I looked hoping to see some movement to confirm that he was alright.

After a short time, I was relieved to see him moving, and then even more amused to see that in the midst of chaos, he lit up a cigarette and reclined his seat a little.

This was not his first rodeo. I aspire to be this unbothered by the chaos of life.

Graduation: Class of 2025

Cashten's Half-Birthday

With her first grandchild, my mom created the tradition of celebrating the baby's half-birthday. This year, it was Cashten's turn!

I can't believe he is already six months! *tear*

Teachers Celebrateing Summer

Following graduation ceremony, us teachers sprinted to "Burn Down" to enjoy our own little party!

Colfax Half-Marathon: Before

Colfax Half-Marathon: During

I got to run my first half marathon with my cousin, a seasoned veteran in the sport of long distance!

She has run four halfs, two fulls, and run countless miles around our city. AND....she's a new mom who ran with zero training for this race! She's my road dog and my favorite comedian!

I loved sharing this experience with her and I also loved leaving her in the dust!

Colfax Half-Marathon: During

The shirtless firefighters were cheering us on at mile 11....so, I naturally sacrificed my pace to snag a photo!

Colfax Half-Marathon: After

My little cheerleaders came to see me at the end of the race! It was such a great surprsie!

My neighborhood "Paleta Man": Banana flavor is my go-to!

Flores

I have about 30 plus photos of random flowers I've passed on my daily walks. I'll spare you and only post one!

Drinking with the Crones

I went with my 77 year old co-worker to have a drink after a work day. She said some of her friends would be there and she wanted me to meet them.

These lovely ladies welcomed me with open arms and shared their stories of Sturgis, battles with cancer, and Peyote retreats in Arizona.

At a blissful moment of laughter, one of them said, "How's it feel hanging out with a bunch of old Crones?!". And I said, "There's no other company I'd want to keep!".

Summer Sun

My outfit for the last day of my 10th year of teaching!

4 Year Old Landscaper

We're raising a hardworking, independent, and adventurous woman!

A Rooftop Book Club

Our first meeting for "Braiding Sweetgrass" was held in the concrete jungle of Downtown Denver.

We laughed, we cried, and we marveled at the beauty of Mother Earth and the motherhood of the Divine Feminine.

Lamb's Ear

I shall have lamb's ear in my wedding bouquet.

As Casual as I Get

My Garden

My first round of summer flowers have bloomed! I can't wait to see what else she brings these next few months.

River Reading

Had some time to kill before meeting some friends, so I found a place on the Platte to read!