For some reason I’ve also had an emotional reaction when I see old news footage of the Berlin Wall coming down. I was just a child when the Cold War was coming to an end and don’t really remember that … Continued
A friend of mine recently had a birthday. Instead of having a party or big gathering, she wanted to go hiking. We decided to go up to Sedona since most in the small group had never been. I was in … Continued
The Perot Museum of Science and Nature A lot has changed in downtown Dallas in the last few years. There’s a big bridge that really isn’t anything special, a park built over the top of a freeway connecting to parts … Continued
New Year’s Day 2012 I spent on a bamboo raft in some of China’s most spectacular scenery, so this year I wanted to do something awesome again. This year I spent the day experiencing something that President Teddy Roosevelt called … Continued
I am so, so, so grateful for my family! I love them and want them to know this, even if I’m not too great at expressing it. Simply, I’m grateful for them all! I hope you’ve enjoyed my 22 days … Continued
I am grateful for temples. I love to visit places of worship while traveling and learning about others’ believes. But, I especially love visiting places of worship that I personally hold sacred. If you’ve been enjoying my blog for a … Continued
Not very serious, but I’m still grateful for it. They should give me some free printing for how much I praise them. Today was a great example of why I’m grateful for it. As I mentioned in my post about … Continued
For those who don’t know, I am a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, a Mormon. Don’t turn away. This post won’t be preachy, super-religious or political, so don’t worry. Today, I want to share a … Continued
I hope everyone has thought about the people who have sacrificed by serving their country and in some cases giving their lives on this Veterans Day. I am grateful for all of those people who have served or are serving … Continued