Arizona, Arizona Adventures, History, Travel

Arizona Adventures – 2026 – 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.

Flying, Musings, Travel

Travel Needs A Soundtrack

My headphones remind me to “follow your arrow wherever it points” and I grin at the thought. 

Food, Travel

Istanbul Is a Turkish Delight

Mouths watering, we hopped on a ferry back to the other side of the bay and bid farewell to Gem before changing for dinner ...

26 Years - The World A to Z, Travel, Wine/Cocktails

“X” Ends With Bordeaux

We weren’t typical tourists ... on this trip. This trip showcased the culmination of many lessons learned in our previous travels.

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

Musings, Travel, Wine/Cocktails

Room With a View

... we “found peace in the cacophony of stimuli.” Such are the thoughts from which blogs are born …

Musings, Travel

One Particular Harbor

... I wondered where our particular harbor is - that one place where you go that feels safe and protected from external forces and allows a relaxed, easy pace for getting away from everyday life. 

Musings, Travel

Chasing Dreams

Setting your sights just out of reach keeps you pushing yourself a little more; reaching a little farther.

Distractions, Musings, Travel

Music Is Life

My playlist shuffles seamlessly from song to song. I break into big grins and enjoy the lyrics.

humor, Musings, Travel

One Night Stands – They’re Not What You Think

Certainly lifelong friends bring us joy and memories forever, but our social one night stands are also memorable for their brevity and emotional connection.