Diversion, Road Trip, Travel

Over the Desert and Through the Hills

We head out Route 60 through the Queen Creek Tunnel and into stone-lined canyons as we climb to nearly 5,000 feet. The views along the route are stunning.

Distractions, Food

The Essentials of Life

A theory says there are two essentials of life, are you embracing them when you travel?

Distractions, Diversion, Road Trip, Travel

London Bridge is NOT Falling Down

London Bridge is strong and beautiful and well-traveled in the warm Arizona sunshine. Yep … Arizona!

Food, Travel, Walks, Wine/Cocktails

Spring Is Festival Season

Springtime is festival time. When the weather turns warmer, we all want to get out into the sun and soak up some warmth. What better place to do that than a festival?

Musings, Travel

Wanderlust Amid Health Fears

If the Coronavirus crisis is messing with your travel plans, you have options.

Musings

Blah, Blah, Blogs (or You Decide the Topic)

When you commit to writing a weekly blog it’s easy to think, “hmmm, what if I skip a week?” or - more often - “What the heck am I gonna write about this week?”   I am quite proud that the topics I write about are either from the heart or from personal experience. That means… Continue reading Blah, Blah, Blogs (or You Decide the Topic)

California, Distractions, Road Trip

The Topanga Vintage Market

Vintage markets are always fun, like this one in Southern California.

Musings, Travel

How Do You Travel?

Deciding where to go on a vacation is only the first step. Don't let the planning overwhelm you -- and once you're on your trip, have fun!

Musings, Travel

Rewrite Your Stars … or How Dreaming Makes You Successful

I have always been a dreamer! When I was young, that label was used to chastise, but you don't have to see it that way. Now I prefer to see dreaming as a stepping stone to success.

Musings, Travel

Black and White — or Shades of Brown?

When my son was about two-and-a-half, we found ourselves at JFK Airport waiting for a flight. He has always been a good traveler and we managed to keep ourselves busy for a little while people-watching. After about ten minutes of a never-ending stream of passers by, he turned to me and gave me one of those looks that only a two-year-old can muster -- so very serious, but overwhelmingly curious.