Yesterday was the most amazing day I have had in a long long time. Woke up in Holbrook, Arizona and drove about 15 miles west south west to Rock Art Ranch. I have tons of photos, but let me share a couple of the highlights of the canyon with you. Here you can clearly see the […]
Pink Flamingos R Us
Donald Featherstone touched lives, created a cultural icon, and made people smile. That sounds like a pretty good life and legacy to me. I have to utter thanks one more time as he is laid to rest; he passed away a couple days ago. Pink flamingos are iconic in and of themselves. But the plastic […]
I've Missed You
I miss this blog! I miss my readers. I miss my topics. In case you don’t know, I am working on a new site called the Women’s Legacy Project. It is more focused on a certain topic and a certain demographic than this free-for-all that is my life and my quest for a fair trade […]
Cahokia. No Gesundheit Needed.
Cahokia may sound like a sound made during a sneeze but it is actually a UNESCO World Heritage Site near St. Louis. I thought today, the autumnal equinox, would provide a great context to write about the mounds near St Louis that are evidence for the importance of seasonal reckoning and measurement to the First Peoples of America. […]
Where Does Beautiful, Poignant Autumn Begin?
Autumn in Tucson is a time of wonder: perfect days to play hooky and warm oneself in Sabina Canyon, preparation for late and winter gardens, evenings spent outdoors on patios, and preparation for the All Souls Procession – these all alter the angle of perception of the season in that unique way only Tucson can.
A Month of Travel, A Lifetime of Stories
This past month-long travel bout began with my trip to BlogHer in San José and ended with a 10 day solo drive (actually my 2-year-old Neapolitan Mastiff accompanied me on the drive) that differed significantly from my other travels during the past 10 years: when I traveled by myself, unlike this trip where I was in the company of […]