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Continue reading →: A Labor of Love
Sometimes I just don’t know where the time goes. The month of April and beginning of May whizzed by as hubby and I managed to stay incredibly busy. So what exactly kept us so busy? The major project was helping our son with some remodeling and updating on his home. Logan bought his house at the perfect…
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Continue reading →: A prickly friend
I find the Saguaro Cactus intriguing. As a kid growing up in the Midwest, I thought this multi-armed cactus was a fabrication of cartoonists. I remember watching cartoons like the Road Runner, Huckleberry Hound, and of course Bugs Bunny. The background contained scenes of red rock, cactus, and the ever abundant tumbleweed….. all foreign…
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Continue reading →: Three’s company, or not!
I Googled the meaning of adventure. The word adventure could be used to describe an unusual and exciting, sometimes hazardous, experience or activity. Hmm, I pondered that for a moment. Quite frankly, I think life’s an adventure it’s just some days are filled with more excitement than others. It’s been an…
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Continue reading →: Blogging Lessons Learned
We all start blogs for different reasons. I started this blog a little over three years ago as a means to personally document our travels and keep family and friends up to date on our journey. I’ll admit, it’s morphed into something much more than I ever expected.I never anticipated the social aspect of…
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Continue reading →: Gals & Guys
While hanging at the EXPO, the four of us discussed getting together one more time before Linda and Mike hit the road. They were off to explore parts of northern Arizona while Al and I were extending our time in Phoenix just a little longer to help our son with some…
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Continue reading →: The Wild West lives on!
Hubby and I have always enjoyed a wide range of diverse activities. We’re the kind of people who enjoy dressing up and attending a Ballet, Play, or Fine Art Museum in a major city and the next day we’ll equally enjoy hitting the road for a back country trip.Years ago, you could find us visiting Chicago’s…
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Continue reading →: A Tourist Destination
While February found us exploring southern Arizona, March had us meandering around the Phoenix valley. Phoenix, Arizona, has become a regular stomping ground for hubby and me ever since our son moved here five years ago. Over the past five years, Al and I have taken advantage of our visits…
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Continue reading →: Gone with the Wind
One of the things I love about staying in the Phoenix valley are the views. The Arizona desert provides a unique beauty especially in the spring when she’s in bloom. The desert sunrises and sunsets are some of the best I’ve ever witnessed. That said, since I’ve traveled a lot I’ve seen…
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Continue reading →: What a difference a year makes!
Last week hubby and I completed one of the best hikes we’ve ever done. The scenery was great, the weather cooperated, and we both felt strong and prepared for it. We knew the Peralta Trail would be our most ambitious hike to date but after a couple of weeks conditioning…
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Continue reading →: Picturesque Canyon Lake
What is it about being out on the water paddling that has me feeling like a giddy little school girl? Is it the gentle breezes or the warm sun? Is it floating on the water along side ducks? Is it the fond memories of times long ago? Perhaps it’s a combination of…
