Author: Ann Marie Bryant

As of late, I am a sixty-something grandmother who loves to write. Since I come from a long line of storytellers, I believe it's time to share those stories and preserve our family history. My hope is that my family will treasure these memories as much as I do!

A Unique Christmas Ornament

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I listened as he described why he was calling.”  My wife heard his name and was intrigued enough to stop and listen .

“Yea, I heard a news report about how cold it was in Denver and figured it must be at least that cold in the Springs.”

My wife’s eyebrows went up, sensing that something had to be wrong.  Mark would not have called just to talk about the weather


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The Tree Tag Adventure

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I don’t think you’re normal if you did not, as a child, ever want to escalate a reasonable game of tag up into a good climbing tree. Well, my buddies and I actually did it one day with Rick Van Bebber serving as our leader du jour. Rick was an audacious and charismatic kid who often came up with ideas that took us to where too-much-fun turned into downright-dangerous. Thus we often made him our leader.

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The Year My Mom Cancelled Christmas

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Sadly, my sisters were blind to her presence. They were too busy going for blood. Both my mom and I were just about to jump in and stop the brawl when—CRASH!—my sisters “took down” the Christmas tree.

Ornaments were catapulted through the air, exploding on impact. POP! POP! POP! My sisters were sprawled in the artificial tree, its “trunk” snapped by their combined weight.

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The Speleological Spiderman Incidents

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I had to swallow any thought of panic. My right cheek was right at the water level and any movement splashed more mud into my face. I was getting very cold. My helmet had to stay above water or it might short out and plunge me into darkness. I became acutely aware that I was stuck in a rock tube…..

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Thanksgiving Break

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Creekside Chalet and Cabins
Salida, Colorado

In a cozy mountain cabin, while sitting before an inviting fire, I am drinking my morning coffee.  My pups are snuggled under their favorite blanket, and I am thinking about my time spent in my mountain get-away….what a magical Thanksgiving break.

The darkness of the night has faded as the morning light begins to peek over the mountain tops.  The white bark of the aspens create a striking backdrop against the nearby cabins.  On this chilly morning, a light snow falls, adding a new layer to this winter wonderland.  This peaceful setting makes me wish for just a few more days

Still, In time, I will return again to enjoy another season of mountain splendor…maybe in the spring and definitely this summer…or I just might find myself homesick for another quiet moment in the mountains, and I will find my way back for a long weekend at Creekside Chalets and Cabins.  This place has become one of my favorite places, and I can not wait to return.

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