Tag: Arizona

Gratitude and Joy

Day 80 — A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Wind on the Water

Greg Romano

We fight for position on the starting line and at the rounding marks ...

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 78 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Al Fresco Dining

Judy Romano

As I looked down at my eggs, bacon and toast, the bright sunshine reflected back at me.

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day 74 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Flexibility

Judy Romano

Scooch … wait … scooch … wait … I’m next to the building now. Scooch … wait … OH NO!

Gratitude and Joy

Day 36 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Sailing

Judy Romano

When we moved to Arizona, I pointed out how much more enjoyable sailing appeared to be for him.

Arizona, Food, Gratitude and Joy

Day 25 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Mexican Food

Judy Romano

Today I am grateful for Mexican food … which shocks me and brings me joy.

Food, Gratitude and Joy

Day 21 – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Farmers Markets

Judy Romano

Our neighborhood market isn't a huge, but it’s got a little of everything.

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy

Day Six – A Day of Gratitude and Joy – Rain

Judy Romano

Rain brings much needed water to the aquifers, feeds the native plants offering food and shelter to all manner of desert wildlife, and offers a chance to enjoy the wonderful sounds that only come with a downpour.

Arizona, Food, Gratitude and Joy, Wine/Cocktails

Day Two – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Lemons

Judy Romano

I am now grateful for the dozens of pucker-producing peels, and the prospect of having homemade limoncello for Valentine’s Day brings me great joy!

Arizona, Gratitude and Joy, Travel

Day One – A Year of Gratitude and Joy – Kick off the Year with a Boxing Day Ride.

Judy Romano

Jed was a fascinating guy. A fifth-generation Arizonan, he shared a little family lore with us as he pointed out the berries on a tiny cactus and mentioned, “they make great eatin’.”

Arizona, water, Wine/Cocktails

Water to Wine

Judy Romano

The trip ended at a winery offering both motivation to keep paddling and a “we made it” bonus.