Steppin' Out with Stella, LLC

10/29/2024

Last week I had the opportunity to go to the Transportation meeting held at Sheridan County Fulmer Library and hosted by the City of Sheridan
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I may have learned more had I attended previous meetings or knew to ask what I didn’t know, that I didn’t know. Nonetheless, I did find the meeting interesting and helpful.
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We didn’t discuss the west side corridor, which anyone trying to get onto West Loucks or up to the hospital, sometime around 7:30 and 9 am and then again, starting around 4 pm, can attest “something needs to be done,” they did share where their information and current projects came from.
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They shared two huge sized maps with us all, plus colored markers for us to use to write on these maps things we, as citizens, see needs to be altered.
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The walking path (which of course and I are concerned about), the bike path, the tight spots (getting onto or off of South Sheridan Avenue down by the ice rink), the crossing point on Coffeen by Sheridan College were discussed heavily and marked.
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It took me most of the evening to remember the items that have come into play, since my move (2 years ago). On one hand it seems sad to say “no, we need a stop light here and here,” because at one time in history (not all that long ago) these points on the map were hay fields - at the same time it felt good and right, to say “we need more safety measures for all involved.” And then my last contribution was needing street lamps on a short distance that is highly used - and while not all of it is within the city limits (another new lesson), every little bit will help. Not just for our regular population, for those visiting our beautiful town.
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Before I close, I thank all of the city employees, the city planners, outside (non city employees) engineers/planners, WYDOT for their hard work. It cannot be easy, to make life better for us all, while managing costs and aesthetic of all projects.
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10/27/2024

What a delightful way to spend this autumn afternoon! The Science Kids joined The Brinton Museum for a day of nature, interesting “things” that breathe air (too), a scavenger hunt (I got to play too), kids dressed up, adults dressed up, places I’ve never even seen at the Brinton + friends talking about last nights performance of Tootsie at the Wyo Theater (now you have tomorrow afternoon to catch it)…
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It was gorgeous out there. People shared interesting facts, I saw 2 bearded dragons (did you know they have nails that need to be clipped?). I petted the baby racer snake (it was soft) along with the silky chicken.
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Did you know that Wyoming has its own salamander? I didn’t.
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Did you know that the wild scented geraniums catch bugs with the soft side of its leaves and “munches” on the bugs? Crazy, right? Science is so much fun!
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And the gardens at the Brinton, while most of it had been prepared for winter, there were still roses blooming, snapdragons standing tall, and strawberries looking like the perfect ground cover. It was simply the perfect afternoon out there!
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If you haven’t ever taken in this event, put it on your calendar for next year! It’s perfect no matter your age!
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10/26/2024

Calling one’s name

10/22/2024

Have you checked out the Fiber Arts Show at the Sheridan County Fulmer Library?
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It’s upstairs and will be there til the end of the month! So many pretty things (I didn’t get a picture of everything)! It’s a real visual treat and very inspiring to create (and no spiders or kittens).
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10/21/2024

Today I got to help harvest lettuce and spinach at the greenhouse on 5th street for the school districts.
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We made sure to keep lady bugs (in all stages of their life - so interesting) and remove aphids
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The conversation went from bugs to spiders (this is a cat-faced spider and it’s one of the “good guys”) to cats to mice and to chickens.
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One of my friends was there and she had mentioned her son and his girlfriend having a cat and that should something happen to them, that she would get the cat. She said “I don’t like cats (I’m allergic to them).” She went onto say how her husband likes them, he even knows how to hold them.
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That made me giggle a little - all the different experiences that we have in life. And what is fun to one is awful to another; what’s boring is exciting, what’s loud is quiet… all the things, yes?
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We didn’t see this spider while there, it’s from an experience years ago (another person saw it at the same time as I, and we both took a lot of pictures of it - somewhat memorized by it) -
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What new adventures have you been on lately? What is your favorite picture from that time? Who were your travel buddies?
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10/14/2024

Most people think this is Stella; no. This is Ruby
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Equally, most people are surprised when I say, “Ruby is a better dog than Stella (was).”
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Stella was the dog I fell head over heels in love with; most people did. She was a delight. She was easy. And petite, looked like a puppy forever.
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Ruby, though … oh my gosh.
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She takes care of me, probably more than I take care of her.
She will literally hang by the front door, and when we go outside (me thinking she needs to go potty), lead me to the car, as it’s time to go to the Farmers Market.
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Her sleeping on the floor in the office right now, is a SURPRISE 😮- clearly the music that I am listening to, isn’t just calming to me.
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One day she came in and hit me with her little nose - as if to say “who cares, let’s go, we have $ #~+ to do”
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She doesn’t say much, though she does let me know when I am stressed (I know … crazy)
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She even inspired me to reach out to friends (with s) to go for a walk - it’s been surprising to me to see, she misses dogs.
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Here’s to Ruby. So for this (she does have her own page )though we forget to post there….

10/05/2024

Wow!!
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What an inspiring, thoughtful, informative, way to spend a morning
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While there is so much going on in the world around me, I’m blessed that I could take some time to attend this mornings productions.
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There is still more to see, so do yourself a favor, and get down to the Wyo Theater and enjoy the afternoon
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10/01/2024

Hell ya!
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Had some fun tonight at the Sheridan County YMCA….
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Looks like paddle board yoga might be back on the menu soon … and if the ball comes to me, I’m a gonna shoot it!
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Stay fit, stay engaged, keep having fun!
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ymca
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09/15/2024

And so it begins …. The night sky filled with color and creativity made by man.
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Even if there are things I wouldn’t do myself, I do enjoy the lights, the yard (or in this case, balcony) ornaments.
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It really adds to our evening walks, adding interest and surprise along the way!
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Happy Almost Fall.
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08/17/2024

The calendar has conspired to make Monday’s full moon pretty rare. It also will be a supermoon, which means it will look huge, and also is a blue moon and…

08/14/2024

Ahhh.... something a little beautiful is coming.

07/30/2024

Things to do this week... a lot of music, though the Fair (don't forget the Fair), Polo and Crazy Days

07/29/2024

Tomorrow … Jentel presents at in Sheridan Wyoming. Will you go?
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11:30 am to 1:00 pm
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artist.residency

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07/19/2024

07/15/2024

The and I did, what we do best when we go a walkin’ and she (aka Ruby) got to literally see her first rodeo, Friday night.
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Granted it was from the ground up level, because that is where she sees best, though she got to see the horses, the steers, the people and the pretty rodeo queens and princesses and of course, the Sheridan WYO rodeo clown, Mr. JJ Harrison .harrison811
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Thanks for a fun rodeo weekend!
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