Arizona, Arizona Adventures, Road Trip, Travel

Arizona Adventures – Organ Pipe Cactus National Monument

While we managed to avoid the pain of picking up a cactus barb, our car wasn’t quite as fortunate.

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Arizona Adventures – The Heard Museum

I fanned out the choices and offered the time-honored “pick a card, any card” method of choosing a destination to kick off our newfound freedom to explore.

Arizona, Travel

A Haunting Stroll in Scottsdale

Imagine my surprise when US Ghost Adventures sent me an email and asked me to review one of their tours. A quick visit to their website revealed choices across the nation … including half a dozen in the Phoenix area! I hesitated. My blog is neither commercial nor sponsored in any way, so this would… Continue reading A Haunting Stroll in Scottsdale

Arizona, Bucket List, Food

Bucketlist: The Wienermobile – CHECK!

The inside looks comfy. Six, big seats adorned with Oscar Mayer’s signature red and yellow colors practically beg to be sat in.

Arizona, Diversion, humor, Musings

Never Stop Learning

I suppose it is fitting that an entertainment venue on a major university campus would ensure attendees have something to learn no matter where they sit. 

Arizona, Diversion, Musings

The Struggle Is Real

My friends are headed off on amazing adventures while I struggle with an unplanned adventure of my own. I admit it; I’d trade places with them in a nanosecond if I could.  On August 30 I woke before the sun (that’s typical for me) and padded my way to the coffee maker to hit the… Continue reading The Struggle Is Real

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Straight Shooting

It’s a testament to why she is a current national title holder. The contests are scored on time and accuracy. Her skills were obvious.

Arizona, Wine/Cocktails

Meet the Winemaker

If you’re a wine lover like I am, there’s always a reason to sip a glass … but the chance to get up close and personal with the face behind the wine is rare.

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The Library

As I selected a book to take home it struck me that I haven’t been in a library in awhile.

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 308 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Cool Cars, Awesome Airplanes

We walked among the several rows of vehicles, in awe of the attention to detail their owner’s lavished on their rides.