United We Fly
I’ve flown many airlines worldwide, but what’s it like to experience United Polaris on a transatlantic flight? From seats to service, here’s my take – with a comparison to another business-class experience coming in a later post.
The Bunny Invasion
A lifelong fondness for rabbits, a childhood writing project, and the surprising realization that my Arizona neighborhood is a bona fide bunny hotspot – until the triple-digit temperatures send them underground.
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Come On Ride the Train, It’s the Choo Choo
An early-morning departure, the Verde Canyon Railway rooted in Arizona mining history, and a reminder that sometimes the journey really is the destination.
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You Never Forget Your First
After joining the Jeep ‘ducking’ craze, I learned a little trick I’ll call “Operation Decoy” – and it led to Sunny’s first feathered friend. A story of patience, strategy, and colorful rubber ducks.
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Wilderness Without Wildlife Is Just Scenery*
A road trip north led to cliff dwellings, cratered wells, gravel roads, and curious cows – a reminder that Arizona’s history and landscapes are just as surprising as a snake show.
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…If It Comes Back to You, It’s Yours Forever.
Meet Boomerang – the traveling koala who appears throughout the blog – and the story of how he became a companion, a symbol, and an unexpected through-line in my travels.
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My White Whale? Not Conquering Camelback
Attempting Camelback’s Cholla Trail sounded doable…until I realized just how steep and punishing Arizona’s mountains can be. Did I reach the summit? Read on!
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“Like A Virgin”: My First Ducking
What started as a quirky hotel souvenir habit unexpectedly collided with Jeep culture, rubber ducks, and a global phenomenon rooted in spreading a little joy – one dashboard at a time.
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Taking “That Left Turn at Albuquerque.”
Why I started this blog, how Arizona became home, and what it’s like to trade Chicago winters for desert heat, mountain views, and a bright yellow Jeep named Sunny.
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