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.

Friends of Trees

Despite having seen the worst case scenario, I remain convinced that it’s better to have trees on city streets.

A stack of war books

This morning I couldn’t avoid the reality any longer: I concluded that I must do some research.