Distractions, Diversion, Flying, Travel

Air Shows

It’s not just about the scream of jet engines and heart-stopping, low-level flybys that draws me to a show. It’s the buzz of excitement about the other planes ... that offer up close and personal glimpses of aviation power and flexibility. 

Arizona, Diversion, Musings, Travel

Is It Ever Enough?

Like Sue, I appreciate the quiet moments in my life. I enjoy a peaceful evening in the courtyard with a cocktail in hand and the coyotes howling in the distance. But the easy evenings aren’t enough for me. I want more of everything.

Arizona, Food, Travel

Chillin’ in the Desert

We relaxed, sipped, savored and chatted. Before we knew it, we’d spent almost three hours chillin in the desert.

Distractions, Musings, Travel

What Is the Perfect Souvenir?

When my kids were little, we’d buy them a pencil and a postcard. They were in charge of getting the pencil home safely. As for the postcard, they sat down and wrote two or three sentences, licked the stamp and mailed it home to themselves!

Bucket List, humor, Musings, Travel

Diagnosing Wanderlust

... I have no plans to seek the advice of a professional nor will I spend beyond my means or sacrifice Greg in the process, but I have NO plans to stop traveling.

Musings, Travel, Walks

Walking the Neighborhood: A Study in Contrasts

For me, walking always gives me a different perspective on a new place that can only be achieved at ground level, outside, and at a slow speed.

Family, Road Trip, Travel

Some Things Never Change

This time, Judy and I are with our ten-year-old granddaughter on a much shorter but still memorable visit to iconic western National Parks. It brings back a flood of memories highlighting all that’s changed … and stayed the same!

A to Z, The US Version, Family, Road Trip, Travel

“B” Is For Bryce Canyon

We headed north and west on Route 89 through the northern Arizona plateau, gazing at the constantly changing landscape as we rolled into Utah.

Arizona, Travel

Arizona is Burning

With few exceptions, the fire danger is so high, it poses a risk to public health and safety. 

Diversion, Musings, Travel

Look Down

I find myself sneaking peeks at the street a little more often now. There are stories to be found in the images forged into these maintenance access doorways.