When wind atacks!

"CHEYENNE -- Strong winds tore through southeastern Wyoming today, prompting the National Weather Service to post a high-wind advisory ..."

If you plan to get your finger ripped open anytime soon, may I recommend Cheyenne Regional Medical Center for all of your post finger-ripping needs?

Thursday morning, Audrey's pinky finger became the latest victim of a rash of premature car door slammings perpetrated by butterflies in China, well-known instigators of wind in Wyoming.

Upon realizing her pinky had been caught in the passenger side door of her 2003 Toyota Prius, Audrey instinctively recoiled in horror, ripping the tip of her finger open and exposing the bone.

Pacing back and forth muttering cuss words to herself, Audrey insisted a bandaid would be sufficient.

The worry wart I am, I called 911 and asked where the hosiptal was in Cheyenne. The operator gave me specific, succinct directions. Three blocks later we were in the emergency room. Three stitches later we were back on the loose.




All fixed up, we cruised the local restaurant scene and found among the meat museums, of all things, a fresh juice cafe where we treated ourselves to some wheatgrass and a couple of smoothies.




Eli was thrilled to get back on the road...