There Is a Season (Turn, Turn, Turn)
Christmas. On August 10. My first reaction: way too early. But the longer I thought about the ad, the less certain I became.
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Arizona
I Can See for Miles and Miles
One thing about Northern Arizona: even when you think you know the area, it still manages to surprise you. Sometimes with wildlife sightings and incredible views… and sometimes with a rock to the windshield somewhere outside Chino Valley.
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Sunny Came Home
Sunny isn’t just the Jeep I could always spot in a parking lot. He represents a moment in my life when everything felt new, uncertain, and full of possibility.
Two Tickets to Paradise
A side-by-side staycation comparison of two Scottsdale resorts.
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It’s a Marshmallow World
A northern Arizona escape via the Grand Canyon Railway offered cool temperatures, cozy B&Bs, and a fresh perspective on a familiar wonder.
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I’ve Been Through the Desert…
Exploring southern Arizona (Tucson, Bisbee & Tombstone) with my brother revealed historic towns, copper mines, desert landscapes, and the breathtaking climb to Mt. Lemmon – adventure, history, and cacti included.
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Changes in Latitudes, Changes in Attitudes
A spa getaway with my mom at Civana in Carefree offered relaxation, fitness, and all-you-can-drink smoothies – set against Arizona’s warm desert backdrop. Sometimes, changing scenery changes everything.
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The Best Of Both Worlds
A northward adventure with Sunny and my brother combined Prescott’s history, Jerome’s quirky charm, scenic Arizona roads, and an expanding collection of rubber-duck companions.
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So Much Beauty in the World
From prickly cacti to the Desert Southwest’s largest public rose garden, Mesa’s Botanical Gardens surprised me with colors, scents, and a stroll worth remembering.
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Maybe You Know Some Little Places to Go
Introducing my brother to the Grand Canyon, Flagstaff, Sedona, and Mesa’s Japanese Friendship Garden during an Arizona fall road trip filled with wildlife, colorful foliage, and peaceful discoveries.
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