I had a busy Christmas vacation going to Oklahoma to see the Price Tower in Bartlesville, but that wasn’t my only excursion away from Dallas. I also went to Houston to visit family, a friend and the Houston Temple. I had … Continued
How do you have a botanical garden in the desert? Isn’t it all dry and hot? Yes, yes it is! However, the desert is one of the most diverse ecosystems in the world with a plethora of its own spectacular … Continued
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: The Texas State Capitol 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 read … Continued
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
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
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
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
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
As I mentioned at the end of my post about Taliesin West, in forty years there hasn’t been a Frank Lloyd Wright building intentionally demolished, but that could change soon if the David and Gladys Wright house is not saved. … Continued