History, Architecture and Nature: A little bit of everything in Central California
3 Jun 2014

History, Architecture and Nature: A little bit of everything in Central California

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History, Architecture and Nature: A little bit of everything in Central California Last week I took a vacation to central California where my sister lives with her family. Over the week we visited three National Historic Landmarks, two beautiful houses … Continued

Working in an Architectural Masterpiece
14 May 2014

Working in an Architectural Masterpiece

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Working in an Architectural Masterpiece Five months ago I switched jobs. I no longer work at an art gallery in Old Town Scottsdale. Instead, I have a great job at a National Historic Landmark, which also happens to be the first … Continued

The Petrified Forest – a colorful depository of ancient lumber
20 Feb 2014

The Petrified Forest – a colorful depository of ancient lumber

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The Petrified Forest A colorful depository of ancient lumber Helping a friend with her goal to visit all of America’s national parks, we traveled to Petrified Forest National Park in the northeast corner of Arizona near Holbrook on a 30-mile … Continued

Musical Instrument Museum – one of the best museums I’ve ever visited
10 Dec 2013

Musical Instrument Museum – one of the best museums I’ve ever visited

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Musical Instrument Museum one of the best museums I’ve ever visited Over the Thanksgiving holiday my parents came to Scottsdale for a visit. Unlike last Christmas when they came, none of us got severely sick, so we were able to go and … Continued

Phoenix’s Sophisticated Primitive People
3 Dec 2013

Phoenix’s Sophisticated Primitive People

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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 – a great month of remembering
27 Nov 2013

2013 Gratitude Project – a great month of remembering

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2013 Gratitude Project – a great month of remembering 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 – Arches National Park
26 Nov 2013

2013 Gratitude Project – Arches National Park

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2013 Gratitude Project – Arches National Park 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 about my … Continued

2013 Gratitude Project – First Time to Zion
26 Nov 2013

2013 Gratitude Project – First Time to Zion

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2013 Gratitude Project – First Time to Zion 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 about … Continued

2013 Gratitude Project – Two Seasons with The Forgotten Carols
24 Nov 2013

2013 Gratitude Project – Two Seasons with The Forgotten Carols

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2013 Gratitude Project – Two Seasons with The Forgotten Carols This month will be a celebration of travel. I am so grateful for the many opportunities I’I’ve had over my nearly thirty years to explore the world. Click here to … Continued

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