Writer, Explorer, & Baking Enthusiast
Dexter definitely has his favorites among the dozens of toys he has. The Kong Wubba throw and chew toy is one of his favorites. This tough toy is great for throwing, tugging, whipping back and forth, and of course, chewing. Dexter goes nuts whenever he gets a new one, which is about once a month…
The following is courtesy of the Tahoe Heritage Foundation with contributions by local residents and organizations. The words are not my own. Long, long ago, before the white man came to Nevada, there lived in the meadow over beyond Glenbrook, a Good Indian who was much annoyed by the Evil Spirit who interfered with all that he…
New to hiking or maybe just new to Arizona? Either way, I’m sure you’ve all heard the stories of lost hikers and deaths along the many trails all around this wonderful state. I myself have suffered a small case of heat exhaustion while out on a trail. It was an 11-mile loop that should have…
In November 2017, I traveled to Southern Ireland and spent a few days in Galway, Ireland. A city that is rich in history and surrounded by rolling green hills and ancient castles. This is my first overseas trip, and the best advice I can give you as a first-time traveler is to add more days!…
An easy three-hour drive east… …of Phoenix on the Fort Apache Reservation, you will find Cibecue Falls. A picturesque canyon hike that leads to a stunning waterfall. This is a popular spot and does get hot in the summers, so plan on starting early. Another great weekend spent hiking a new trail just a few…
You see the hundreds of travel blogs and websites every day when you’re online. You sit at your desk, daydreaming of being in one of those great photos you see on your social media feed, thinking, “That could never be me. I can’t afford it.” While you may not be traveling in the lap of…
We all know how difficult dating has become over the years. Gone are the days of blind dates and parental hookups. Nowadays, we rely on our computers to find love. The internet gives us hundreds of dating apps from eHarmony, Match, and Plenty of Fish, we are thrust into a pit that will overwhelm even the…
As a child, I was bullied. Nothing too terribly bad, just some name-calling and teasing. Good-natured ribbing, as they used to say. When my father was in school, he was told, “It helps build character!” I never saw the character-building aspect of name-calling. Maybe it helped me develop a thick skin so that dealing with…
Everyone has their own little unique neurosis that torments and otherwise frustrates them. I have many to keep me company. One particular nasty little thing is what I like to call negative daydreaming. You dream about a scenario, winning the big game, standing up to a bully, or winning the lottery. All good things, right?…
How many of you have ever dealt with self doubt in your life? If you’re raising your hand, I commend you on your bravery!! And smirking at you for raising your hand while sitting in front of your computer (I have to have some fun!!). While I try to keep things light-hearted and fun, self…