A beauty birthday sunset-glory hike
My birthday arrives right after Claire’s. And I have a lot to say about that one (it was a big one this year), but for now, let’s just bask in…
a sunset hike — back to being the boss
Remember those days when your kids would say, “You’re not the boss of me!” and you would smile because really, you kind of were the boss of them? I mean,…
Utah beauty (hiking edition)
Abby recently graduated from college. And I think that’s a pretty wonderful accomplishment that needs to be celebrated since graduation ceremonies aren’t quite what they normally are at this point…
Sedona, round 2, and a visit from some natural “energy vortexes” in my life
My sisters came to town and of course, we had to go check out Sedona. From the minute I set foot in that place (back HERE with Dave), I knew…
red rock beauty in our back yard
How in heaven’s name have I lived here in the desert for almost twenty years and have never spent time in Sedona? (just a little over two hours away). I…
one year older
It was my birthday on January 24th (which Dave made pretty well known over in these parts since he put together a very sweet “birthday hack” post). He had printed…
desert glory
There are many times I forget why in heaven’s name we live in the desert. Those are the days when I can’t even think very straight since I’m just trying…
spring hiking
Ok, now we are home and I still didn’t post this, but here we go, get ready for lots of posts after this… better late than never… _______________________________________________________________________ Hello from…
spring hiking in the desert
It is spring here in the desert. Everything is in full bloom. The flowers are budding, the birds are chirping, and if only I could bottle up the smell of…