Skip to content

Word from the West

Art, culture, travel and adventure in Northern Colorado.

  • Home
  • Fort Collins
  • Denver
  • Boulder
  • Travel
  • Theater
  • Tattoo
January 27, 2020January 27, 2020 Erica ReidLeave a Comment

2020 rowing marathon

My gym hosted a fundraiser for the Fort Collins Rowing Association, a marathon-length rowing competition that I signed up for immediately. I have been a part of a rowing marathon once before, over a year ago, and have been itching to get back into it — though this time I opted for a team of […]

Read More
January 14, 2020January 13, 2020 Erica ReidLeave a Comment

Tattoo before and after: Baba Yaga’s house in color

A few weeks ago I shared my new tattoo inspired by the Russian folk story of Baba Yaga. (Read the full tattoo story, as well as its dedication to my new niece and nephew, in this post.) By now, I trust the process. As much as I love the basic line work on a tattoo, […]

Read More
January 12, 2020January 11, 2020 Erica ReidLeave a Comment

Poudre River Whitewater Park

After our trips to Cincinnati and Philadelphia over the holidays, Dan and I were adventured out for a while. Our car had been in the shop for a few days as well, giving us an excuse to just stay put. It doesn’t take long for cabin fever to set in, however, and I’ve been venturing […]

Read More
© Word from the West