Phoenix’s Sophisticated Primitive People

Phoenix’s Sophisticated Primitive People Arizona and Phoenix are relatively young as entities. Any passerby would probably ask, why would anyone settle in the desert? That’s a good question, but not one for any settlers of the last 100 years. Instead … Continued

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Churches of New York City

2013 Gratitude Project – Travel: Churches of New York City This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’ve had over my nearly thirty years to explore the world. Click here to … Continued

Arizona Museum of Natural History

I enjoy visiting natural history museums. They make me get excited like a little boy. It’s probably because of the dinosaurs. Who doesn’t like dinosaurs? I recently made a visit to the Arizona Museum of Natural History in Mesa, AZ, and I’m … Continued

Butterfly not-so-Wonderland

Going to a Butterfly Wonderland sounds amazing, like a dream, but for me it fell a bit flat. Perhaps that’s my problem. I am an optimist who dreams big. When someone says it is a rain forest experience, I expect a jungle … Continued

Scottsdale Food Truck Caravan

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I wrote the following review of the Scottsdale Food Truck Caravan for work. Food Truck Caravan by Kevin – Gallery Marketing and Logistics Delicious food and local music on a pleasant Saturday night is what I found at the Food Truck Caravan … Continued

Thanksgiving Day 15: A Good Book

I don’t read a lot but when I do it’s a good book. I have a high bar for the books I read, they generally have to reel me in during the first few pages. Otherwise, I’ll probably set it … Continued

Thanksgiving Day 10 (belated): Good Movies

I love a good movie. Last night I saw Skyfall, the new James Bond movie. I liked it a lot. So, today for yesterday, I am grateful for good movies. Here are a few of my favorites. These are movies … Continued

Not-so-old Historic Scottsdale

A Trolley Tour of Downtown Scottsdale Recently, I had the opportunity to take a trolley tour of downtown Scottsdale, the historic core of the city and got to know my new home a little better. It was a great tour … Continued

Taliesin West – Frank’s Winter Home and Studio

Ever since my interior design classes at LDS Business College, I’ve been fascinated by Frank Lloyd Wright’s work. His design philosophy and the actual outcomes intrigued me. I found the simplicity, cohesion and purpose of everything beautiful. So, it would … Continued

All-American Road Trip

When I arrived in L.A. from China, I began a two-week road trip with family. My sister and her husband picked me up at LAX and we drove to Utah. On the way we stopped at the Las Vegas temple … Continued

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