andrew in colorado

12 Inches

by andrewkooman on January 25, 2010

… of fresh powder.  Dreamy.  Carving lines in the soft white.  Knee deep.  Fresh air.  Mountain peaks. Frozen toes (but that’s the usual). Gliding prayer. Clearer heads. Soaking in springs of hot joy. Here’s some photo-commemoration:

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Denver

by andrewkooman on January 17, 2010

I’m in the mile high city, enjoying how mild the climate is in Colorado.  There’s no snow on the ground, it simply dusts the beautiful peaks that surround the city.  I’m here to accompany my good friend Chad whose undergoing a few days of training for his new job, as an Apple Store employee, which [...]

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United “we lose our luggage”; Divided we stand

by andrewkooman on January 12, 2010

I made it to Colorado Springs (sans luggage, which is becoming a tradition – no knock on wood ; though I did get a voucher – knock; and the luggage came late evening).  So all you international travelers into the States know, the security is heightened pre-flight.  The security guards are frisky, the checks more [...]

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expect the unexpected

by ak on August 11, 2009

last year, when i visited chad in colorado, i went on a failed quest for aspartame-free trident cinnamon gum.  with no intention of ever chewing the delightful staple again, i rediscovered the old classic (thanks cara), and returned to canada with a few packets.  the next step in the quest is to learn if the [...]

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reflections from Denver International

by ak on August 10, 2009

i’m sitting in Denver International Airport waiting to board a flight back home. i had a great time in Woodland Park with my friends the Cormans.  they live busy lives, with two little ones to care for, jobs, school, church, and all the other richness of life.  it was nice to be more than a [...]

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the hurt locker

by ak on August 7, 2009

going to see this tonight. buckle up!

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another view from the top

by ak on August 7, 2009

… of the colorado rockies (these are from chad’s camera, the previous ones were from colt’s)

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the view from the top

by ak on August 5, 2009

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