Road Trip, Travel

Road Jams

I am a music lover. It’s rare to be in our home and not hear music playing. Greg and I have created music playlists for all kinds of moods. We’ve discovered channels on Amazon Music and Sirius XM that are go-tos for us. But there’s nothing quite like creating a playlist for a special occasion.… Continue reading Road Jams

Arizona, Road Trip

Where To From Here?

I had planned to spend my spring exploring all the tourist sites I could get to within a few hours of Phoenix. I created a list and mapped out weekends. Then Covid-19 wrecked my plans. No worries, I thought, I’ll just wait til the coast is clear. It might not be totally clear, but things… Continue reading Where To From Here?

Road Trip

What Was That?

On a last-minute trip to the San Fernando Valley over the weekend, we decided to take the “long way” home.  From Santa Clarita we headed out the 14 Freeway to Pearblossom Highway and up curvy mountain roads to Crestview. We meandered through Big Bear with a stop for lunch and down the mountain, navigating hairpin… Continue reading What Was That?

Flying, Road Trip, Travel

The Sky and Stars Beckon

A moment in history sparks a lifelong passion ... what will come next?

Musings, Road Trip, Travel

Ya Gotta Love Texas

Wherein our intrepid correspondent pontificates on the good, the bad and the ugly things about Texas

Diversion, Road Trip, Travel

Over the Desert and Through the Hills

We head out Route 60 through the Queen Creek Tunnel and into stone-lined canyons as we climb to nearly 5,000 feet. The views along the route are stunning.

Distractions, Diversion, Road Trip

The Great Outdoors as Therapy for Troubled Times

There is always something we can do to improve our own health and well-being ... get outside.

Distractions, Diversion, Road Trip, Travel

London Bridge is NOT Falling Down

London Bridge is strong and beautiful and well-traveled in the warm Arizona sunshine. Yep … Arizona!

California, Distractions, Road Trip

The Topanga Vintage Market

Vintage markets are always fun, like this one in Southern California.

Diversion, Food, Road Trip, Travel

Analog Traveling in a Digital World

Sometimes, the best travel involves leaving the smartphone behind and trusting your instincts.