Photo of the Week: Denver Botanic Gardens

shallow pool filled with grasses and water lilies

While I was in Denver, Colorado for WordCamp Denver 2018 last weekend, I didn’t want to miss the opportunity to visit the Denver Botanic Gardens on the east side of Denver.

With over 23 acres, the Denver Botanic Gardens has 43 unique gardens.

Wish I could have made it to all of them!

One of my favorite places at the Garden was the Monet Pool. I sat on one of the nearby benches in the shade, cooling off from the 90-plus degree Farenheit temperatures. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Denver Botanic Gardens

10 Ways to Improve Accessibility on Websites and Social Media

10 ways

When I chatted about accessibility with other attendees at WordCamp Denver 2018 this weekend, I shared some of my tips and blog posts on how they could improve accessibility on their websites.

After one conversation, they thanked me for the recommendations, and asked if I had a summary post that covered all the tips.

Thanks for all the info, Deborah. Appreciate your help. I know I have some work to do on my site.

Do you have a summary post with all the tips you just shared with me?

No, I replied. But that’s a good idea. I’ll publish a summary blog post in the next week. Continue reading 10 Ways to Improve Accessibility on Websites and Social Media

Photo of the Week: Moose Near Aspen, Colorado

moose standing on creekshore pausing before taking a drink of water

Last week, as my vehicle approached one of the last curves in the road on the outskirts of Aspen, Colorado on the way back from Independence Pass, I saw several large dark brown shapes near the creek that bordered the road.

Wait, what were those?

They were too large and too dark to be deer. And their antlers were huge, almost black.

I pulled my vehicle to the side of the road, quickly drew out my binoculars, and scanned the creek edge. Continue reading Photo of the Week: Moose Near Aspen, Colorado