This Civil War chess set, at the Carr Manor Luxury Bed and Breakfast in Cripple Creek, Colorado, served as a reminder in that in many subtle ways and places, the war between the states is still being quietly waged.
Cripple Creek, Colorado.
Quote of the day: “We all need people in our lives who take away the chill of this world with the warmth of their presence.” — Lessons Learned In Life
Daily gratitudes:
So much exercise today!
Sencha Rose Green Tea
Plane tickets
That it gets light earlier
That the cat crawls into my lap whenever I am sitting down
Finishing Pride and Prejudice
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February 29, 2012 at 9:23 pm
thepetalpusher
I really like the dept of field on this photo. The set looks pretty cool. Pride and Prejudice? Bravo–one of my favorites.
February 29, 2012 at 9:46 pm
Seasweetie
Thanks! It took me longer than I expected to finish the book, but I liked it.
February 29, 2012 at 9:46 pm
slpmartin
Okay..so every time you mention Cripple Creek…I hear one of my favorite songs ( http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EisXJSsULGM ) …guess it’s just hardwired in my mind. 😉
February 29, 2012 at 10:09 pm
Seasweetie
One, two, three, all together now! “Up on Cripple Creek, she sends me…”
March 1, 2012 at 2:02 am
TBM
I love Pride and Prejudice!
March 1, 2012 at 11:45 am
Seasweetie
I’m wondering if I should tackle Sense and Sensibility soon?
March 3, 2012 at 9:25 pm
....RaeDi
What is on the list to read next? Love the photo!
March 4, 2012 at 7:45 pm
Seasweetie
Next on the list is a PG Wodehouse novel that (unbelievabley) I haven’t read yet!