I Believe by Christine McClintock Hudspeth

I believe that one day, you can have a doctor tell you news you don't want to hear. But you have to listen to it anyway. That no matter how bad it is, you have the power of prayer and faith to hold you. That friends and family may console you, but it will take the power of faith to restore you.

It did just that. My kidneys are healing according to God's plan, not mine. That this lesson of thankfulness will grow to become a stronger tree of support for others.

I believe in the power of God.

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Reading Newpapers v. Internet

"So tell me little one, where have you been?"

"I have been to London to visit the Queen."

"Little one, little one, what did you there?"

"I took home a white mouse and read

him a newspaper, for they

are becoming quite rare."

Poem by Christine McClintock Hudspeth

inspired by the nursery rhyme,

"Hickory Dickory Dock."

When Life Gives You More Than You Can Stand

I just learned in the past week that my kidneys are failing. Years of fighting back from injuries and the resulting arthritis have allowed doctors to prescribe too many NSAIDS, or anit-inflamatories. My kidney function is very low. I have been told the kidneys do not heal as the liver does. We are hopeful for improvement through changes to lifestyle and nutrition.

You know I do not know a single person I would ask for a kidney from. I would be the first to give one, but that is by my choice. I am going to have to regroup and go in another direction in life. I will still be writing on my blog, making jewelry and of course taking my camera everywhere I go.

I will just step lightly, for we are here but such a short time. Perhaps my time has come. I hope not, I have so much to do in life still. I am married to the man of my dreams and I love him so much. I have three of the most talented, articulate daughters any mother could ever ask for, and they have given me grandchildren.

For now, I will wait, watch and kneel.


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A Treasured Piece - Colorado Hummingbird

I have been known as Colorado Hummingbird for many years, and before as just 'hummingbird.' This week I was given the gift of hummingbird feathers. It is hard enough to capture one of these exquisite birds on camera. To hold feathers is amazing.

So in true Colorado Hummingbird style, I created a piece just for them. This is not for sale. But I did want to share it. The feathers were a gift from very dear friends, Jewel and Tom Wellborn.

To them I say a heart-felt thank-you. To the hummingbird who lost a battle with a cat. I will carry your memory little one around my neck for a lifetime.


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I am a Writer

I am a Writer

Words pour out, a river of emotion,

turbulence, suffering sadness without light,

Sometimes rememberance in rainbows of love,

like smiling rain falling down from above.

I watch as each word penned takes flight,

not knowing therein comes new insight.

I surrender gentle wings and find peace,

with my pen commenced my thought to seeds

and nuture the soul with words which flow.

No restraint or rest, until the mind is at ease.

For each new word, sentence and thought,

brings the full force of expectation of

painted journeys to unknown destinations.

So starry night bring forth thy light,

Here awaits a writer to make thoughts like sight,

clear and alive long after laying down my pen,

or closing my eyes in a slumbers night.

Left is understanding in my words found

for new eyes, a billiant orchestra sounds.

"Poetry of The Heart Collection"

Christine McClintock Hudspeth

Copyright 2012

The Denver Brown Palace.

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The distinguished Brown Palace Hotel & Spa has been open every day since Aug. 12, 1892. Many changes have taken place over the years, but one thing remains the same - the grandeur and grace of one of Denver's most elegant hotels.
The story of The Brown Palace Hotel begins in a setting ripe for entrepreneurship. It was the late 1800s in Denver, Colo., and people from all over the country were still flocking to the West, seeking their fortunes in gold and silver. Everyone stopped in Denver, either on their way to or from the mountains. Some settled; some moved on, but all needed a place to stay.

Henry Cordes Brown, a carpenter-turned-real-estate entrepreneur from Ohio, came to Denver in 1860 after a number of adventures in California, Peru, Nebraska and St. Louis, Missouri. In Denver, Brown purchased several acres of land, including a triangular plot at the corners of Broadway, Tremont and 17th street, where he grazed his cow. Brown made a name for himself by donating land for the State Capitol building, and by giving the first $1,000 for the founding of the city's first library.

Henry Brown had made a fortune selling off the rest of his land on Capitol Hill and no expense was spared for his "Palace Hotel." Architect Frank E. Edbrooke was hired to design the hotel. Like Brown, Edbrooke played a significant role in Denver's history, designing several landmark buildings, including Central Presbyterian Church and the Masonic Temple Building, among others.

Work on The Brown Palace began in 1888. Edbrooke designed Brown's hotel in the Italian Renaissance style, using Colorado red granite and Arizona sandstone for the building's exterior. For a finishing touch, artist James Whitehouse was commissioned to create 26 medallions carved in stone, each depicting a native Rocky Mountain animal. The hotel's "silent guests" can still be seen between the seventh floor windows on the hotel's exterior.

For the interior, Edbrooke designed an atrium lobby, with balconies rising eight floors above ground, surrounded by cast iron railings with ornate grillwork panels. No one knows for sure whether it was done intentionally, but two of the grillwork panels were installed - and remain - upside down. Edbrooke imported onyx from Mexico for the lobby, the Grand Salon (now the Onyx Room) on the second floor, and the eighth floor ballroom. The hotel was hailed as the second fire-proof building in America. No wood was used for the floors and walls, which were instead made of hollow blocks of porous terracotta fireproofing.

Four of the suite rooms are named for their past celebrity guests: the Beatles Suite, Teddy Roosevelt Suite, Reagan Suite, and Eisenhower Suite. Every President since Teddy Roosevelt has stayed here. Queen Marie of Romania, Augusta Tabor, Joan Baez, Helen Keller, Sarah Ferguson, Robin Williams, Buffalor Bill Cody, Oprah Winfrey, even Churchill has stayed here. Also Desmond Tutu. It really is gorgeous and such a treat to see the history.



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Wisdom of Horses

"Wisdom of Horses"

by Christine McClintock Hudspeth

Speaking English

If you can pronounce correctly every word in this poem, you will be speaking English better than 90% of the native English speakers in the world. After trying the verses, a Frenchman said he’d prefer six months of hard labor to reading six lines aloud.

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A Colorado Tribute - The Last Year For The Kloewers

For twenty-nine treasured years, Dick and Alice Kloewer on Elati Street just north of Belleview in Englewood, Colorado have given a beautiful blessing of holiday lights to the people who visit their home. Taking over 300 hours to put the extensive display of animated dolls, puppets and light displays up, there are 143 light balls that fill their trees. Also to everyones delight, 1,200 feet of minature railroad track that wind around the property. Truly a feast for the eyes and a child's delight. Also the pride of a community and state. According to their son Ron Kloewer, he will continue to decorate his house down the street. Some pictures of his display are included in this tribute video I put together.

It is with sadness that we close this chapter in the lives of so many generations of children and adults who have traveled so far to enjoy the Klower lights.

Thank-you Kloewer Family for your years of dedication to all of us!

Merry Christmas to everyone. If you have time to leave a comment on Youtube for the Klowers, it will reach them.

God Bless.
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Christine McClintock Hudspeth

Happy Bill of Rights Day

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Very few people know that December is the official celebration of the Bill of Rights
The Bill of Rights is the collective name for the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. These serve to protect the natural rights of liberty and property to the United States Constitution.

They guarantee a number of personal freedoms, limit the government's power in judicial and other proceedings, and reserve some powers to the states and the public. While originally the amendments applied to the federal government, most of their provisions have since been held to applied to the states by way of the Fourteeth Amendment. The amendments were introduced by James Madison to the 1st United States Congress as a series of Legislative articles. They were adopted by the House of Representatives on August 21, 1789, formally proposed by joint resolution of Congress on September 25 1789, and came into effect as Constitutional Amendments on December 15, 1791 through the process of ratification by three-fourths of the States. While twelve amendments were passed by Congress, only ten were originally passed by the states. Of the remaining two, one was adopted as the Twenty-seventh Amendment and the other technically remains pending before the States. The Bill of Rights plays a key role in American law and government, and remains a vital symbol of the freedoms and culture of our the nation. One of the first fourteen copies of the Bill of Rights is on public display at the National Archives in Washington, D.C. A great place to visit in Washington D.C. and one of my favorites.

Check this site out here:

The Bill of Rights

Oiche Mhaith

Oiche Mhaith is Irish for Good Night. If this video catches you some late night, may you soon be off to sleep. I am in this video. See if you can find me...


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Haggis Hunt - A Special Treat

The hunt is on, the camera is set for the great haggis hunt in Glasgow Scotland! Take the link below to this live camera on George Square. Explore the sights while you wait for the Gallus Haggii to appear and learn such things as, haggitat, haggis recipes for after the big kill, and of course cruise through the Haggisclopedia for words you didn't know you needed in your vocabulary.

Armed with a camera and your new found knowledge, now all you need is a little luck and a lot of perserverance. You too could win a trip to Scotland, courtesy of the sponsors. (Not me)

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Enjoy this wonderful view, and good luck FINDING YOUR HAGGIS!

Photography by Christine McClintock Hudspeth

You too can present your Gallus Haggii (Haggis) to party guests, as the St. Andrews Society of Colorado does for their members and guests each year at the Rabbie Burns Dinner coming up soon in January. Believe me, it is a telling you will never forget.

To find out more about the St. Andrews Society of Colorado Here Yea Go

In the mean time, may the 'Force Be With You' as you find a catch of a lifetime.

Good Luck!

A Rose

A modern interpretation of a portrait of a daughter, I love ever so much.

A Special Merry Christmas and Happy New Year

I would like to wish a few very special people a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. May the coming Christmas include many beautiful moments with your children and family. I treasure you all more than you know.


God Bless and Keep You Always.