Sunshine’s Blog
Hello Spring! It is March, at Last!
Annie Lindgren | North Forty News March has always been my favorite month. The reasons behind that have changed over the years, but the significance remains the same. It is the time of year when life feels exciting again. It starts with daylight savings, which...
Happy International Women’s Day from a Solo Traveler
Annie Lindgren | North Forty News International Women's Day celebrates the achievements of creating a world free of bias, stereotypes, and discrimination. One that is diverse, inclusive, and equitable, and in which differences are valued and celebrated. I was...
Life Happening, A Busy Year of To-Doing
Dear readers, life has been busy. I share some updates as I play catch up and pull this travel blog from the back burner. I learned a couple of essential things during 2020's Pandemic Roadtrip (the 4-month road trip I took from March to July, 2020). One was that...
Things to Do: Getting Through the Final Push of Winter
Annie Lindgren I don’t know about you, but this time of year has me itching for adventure and warm outdoor spaces. So, as we slowly creep closer to Spring, here are some ideas for adventurous things you can do this time of year. Take a day trip through our state’s...
Wellington Makes a Decision on Water and Wastewater Rates
Annie Lindgren | North Forty News The Town of Wellington Water and Wastewater conversations found resolution at the February 8, 2022 Board of Trustees Meeting. After months of serious consideration on behalf of staff, trustees, and community participants, a...
Wellington-based Organization Supports Victims of Trafficking
Annie Lindgren North Forty News January is National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention Month. Seventeen years ago, Lisa Christopherson learned there was slavery still in the world. That started her journey in investigating human trafficking and what she could do...
Resident Roundtable Helps Wellington Solve Wastewater Problem
Annie Lindgren North Forty News First, it was water, and now it is wastewater, as the Town of Wellington boots up to slog through another big decision that will impact anyone with sewage needs in the Wellington area. The Town of Wellington Board of Trustees decided to...
A March through Fort Collins Black American History
Annie Lindgren | North Forty News 'The March is far from over' was the theme for this year's Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Celebration Event in Fort Collins. The weather was beautiful as we gathered at Washington Park for the beginning of the ceremony and to hear the...
A Wild Night in Downtown Wellington
Annie Lindgren North Forty News January 10, 2022, was an exciting day in Wellington. Many heard reports of the officer-involved shooting that started at Family Dollar and ended on East Mulberry in Fort Collins after a vehicle pursuit. This mid-afternoon event made...
Five Random Facts About New Years
Annie Lindgren | North Forty News As we bid farewell to 2021 and ring in the new year, here are some random facts to ponder about this last and first holiday of the year. "Auld Lang Syne" is a Scottish folk song commonly played at the stroke of midnight....
Community Goodness Throughout the Holiday Season in Wellington
Annie Lindgren | North Forty News Community goodness is the thread that sews communities together. It is the joy spread by acts of kindness; the memories made that last a lifetime, and the knowledge that genuine needs will never go unmet. It is a pride felt watching...
Wellington’s Bulk Water Station is Back in Action
Annie Lindgren | North Forty News Wellington's bulk Water Station, located at 4012 Grant Ave, allows residents to purchase potable water. Many rural residents do not have Well water or city water on their properties. These residents will fill water tanks at the Water...