Traveled for a week and found stunning beauty at home

I am a very lucky girl to be able to come home to this!

American desert panoramas

So far the rewards have been better than I could have hoped for.

Salado of ancient Arizona

Eddie said evidence supports that there were thousands of the Salado living within the Tonto grounds.

Superstitions and Highway 88

I decided to continue on the back roads. That decision MADE my whole trip!

Hoover Dam and Arizona rain

Let me dispel the myths: you can still cross the dam for free!

Red Rock Canyon SP & Hoover Dam

I was on the road early, hoping to put the few hours behind me that I should have done the night before. In a couple hours, I left I-5 toward Bakersfield and then to Red Rock Canyon State Park. It is a beautiful place, and I even went for an actual hike, but drat it […]

Redwoods and rain

My god, what is that smell?

Made it to Humboldt

I feel like I belong here. It is truly a gift from her that she has created this sanctuary for me.

Triggers of trauma

“This is my family. I found it, all on my own. Is little, and broken, but still good. Yeah, still good.”

Discipline IS good for kids

Talking is not enough.