Arizona

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.

Arizona

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.

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 306 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Clean Windows

He and his assistant, Ashley, arrived with buckets and squeegees and assorted tools of their trade and proceeded to easily erase the gloom of the monsoonal storms.

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy, Travel

Day 288 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Rewarded Patience

I’ve entered the lottery twice a year for a couple of years, so when my name came up this spring for a fall tour date, I was thrilled!

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy, water

Day 273 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Lauching Andiamo!

Andiamo and I got to know each other as we moved easily through the waves. 

Arizona, Enzo, Gratitude and Joy

Day 258 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – The Week in Review

... life can’t be perfect ALL the time, but when you take a moment to find the silver linings in your day (or in a whole week) you certainly put the happiness wheels in motion.

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 256 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Buckeye, Arizona (Part 2)

I spent about an hour and a half chatting with staff members and marveling at the memorabilia, images and descriptions that fill the Buckeye Valley Museum. It’s well worth a trip, especially if you time it to grab lunch at one of the city’s popular eateries.

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 255 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Buckeye, Arizona (Part 1)

Buckeye has some cool history. In fact, the city has a museum ... (it) reopens tomorrow!