Girls in the Gorge

When the seasonal affective disorder symptoms were about to make us want to gouge out our eyes with forks, Mother Nature blessed us with ONE gorgeous day before the rain and cool temps rolled back in.

A reminder

These powerful words were created by a few men trying to create a brand new country

Indians at OMSI

As is the case with so many aspects of our lives: it turns out just as it was supposed to, but not necessarily the way we were expecting.

Say goodbye to the Hi

Two things are taking the “HI” away from me: a changing schedule and Earth’s revolving around the sun.

I am one of those “overpaid” federal workers

A recurring theme in the press these days: damned federal workers raking in the dough at taxpayer’s expense.

Love my Peets

There was no reason to sacrifice fine dining just because one was living in a tent at 6000 feet.

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!