Growing with gratitude for life's challenges
What creatures dwell in tucked away places…. hidden in the darkness… observing those of us in the light… do they fear us, as we fear them…. or have they found contentment? (I’ve been a little obsessed with holes – thank you to the Daily Post for offering the prompt ‘creature’ so that I could use […]
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The Riparian Preserve at Water Ranch is located in the city of Gilbert, Arizona and listed as one of the top ten birding sites in the area. We visited on a weekend, not quite recovered from our excursion to the RV show in Phoenix. There is limited parking and the place was buzzing with families, […]
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There is so much to be gleaned through travel, and since the middle of November, Ric and I have been enrolled in this incredible life course of discovery. For those new to the blog, my husband came up with the brilliant idea of putting wheels on the bedroom and driving me across country, as I […]
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Not since Seattle have I been so impressed with the esthetics of a city. Architecture, the upkeep of public spaces, and an injection of artistic touches creates a welcoming ambiance. My guess is that bylaws regulate the appearance of malls, and other commercial properties, with an emphasis on adhering to the local flair. As we […]
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There are moments in life when the heart is uplifted by such awe that it is difficult to speak. Such a moment happened for me at Coon’s Bluff in the Tonto National Forest. As I wrote yesterday, Coon’s Bluff sits high above the Salt River and forested by mesquite trees creates an enchanting backdrop for […]
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“It’s just so beautiful!” I kept repeating, the scene before me an unexpected treasure on what was to be a non-eventful day. Having only just arrived in Arizona, we like to take a day to orient ourselves to the area – note the interesting landmarks, restaurants, shopping areas. The landscape here is so different from […]
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It was a five hour drive from Las Cruces to Tucson, and I was still feeling the disappointment of a too-short stay in New Mexico, so when we pulled into the Crazy Horse RV Park, I was none too pleased. Located at the end of a narrow row of RVs, the office was backed up […]
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If it looks like a duck …. … preens like a duck…. … waddles like a duck…. … it could be one of many variations. (The Daily Post photo challenge is variations on a theme. All photos from my camera.)
Read MoreI haven’t stopped laughing since it happened. By the time we got back down the mountain and found a place to eat (and relieve ourselves), I could not contain my giggles. The poor waiter must have thought I’d lost my mind. But, I’m getting ahead of myself. If you happened to catch yesterday’s post, you’ll […]
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“Welcome to New Mexico Land of Enchantment” the yellow banner with red lettering reads crossing state lines. We are stopping for the night in Las Cruces, at Hacienda RV park. The park is easy access from the highway, and now that we are on Mountain time, we’ve gained an extra hour in our day. “Let’s […]
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One Woman's Quest II 