We were hiking down one of the Grand Canyon trails that leads down to the Colorado River. The trail winds it’s way down the cliff side through a series of switch-backs. Although not a particularly difficult or strenuous hike, it is quite steep at times and there is a real danger of getting yourself … Continue reading Final Thoughts On The Grand Canyon: A Comedic Interlude 2
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Deserts and Canyons and Arches…Oh My!
America The Beautiful....The appropriately named National Park pass we purchased for $80 which has paid for itself 3 times over already. We love the National Parks and experiencing as many as we can on this journey is a goal we are trying diligently and joyously to fulfill. The campgrounds, the visitor centers, the rangers, the … Continue reading Deserts and Canyons and Arches…Oh My!
Final Thoughts On The Ranch: A Comedic Interlude 1
So, you know those pop-up shade houses with the canvas tops that attach to the white metal frame of the structure with Velcro? What are they called? Easy Ups? Well we’ve had one of those for years. It has always been more handy when being used as a tent canopy than a shade house. In … Continue reading Final Thoughts On The Ranch: A Comedic Interlude 1
Excessive Fluctuations
From the hip, musical setting of urban Austin with its outlying regions of rolling hills and greenery, we went west and south into the vast openness of south western Texas. As we journeyed on, the landscape became increasingly dry regardless of the massive storm clouds that dumped marble sized hail on us. Just after … Continue reading Excessive Fluctuations
Deep in the Caves
While we were staying in New Mexico I was told that we were going to go to the Carlsbad Caverns National Park. My parents had told me a lot about it and I couldn’t wait to go. I must say it was one of my favorite places we have been so far. I can’t even … Continue reading Deep in the Caves
BIG and Beautiful BIG Bend
As our drive out of Austin took us south into some vast open land, my soul felt as if it was headed north into some boundless open air. This is not to say that I didn't enjoy our time spent in Austin. I most certainly did. I love city living. I love city working. I … Continue reading BIG and Beautiful BIG Bend
The Calm of the Whirlwind
Texas has been an interesting place for sure. The day we pulled into the state, at the beginning of February it was close to 80 degrees. Since then it has dropped to almost freezing and then risen back up at least three times. As I write this it’s 75 and I’m sitting at our camp … Continue reading The Calm of the Whirlwind
A Day in the Life of a True Blue Southerner
I once told my kids that when the genie asks for my 3 wishes, one of the three would include the chance to live a day in the life of everyone. It certainly wasn't the answer they expected to hear and definitely made for some interesting conversation. That was a few years ago. Truth be … Continue reading A Day in the Life of a True Blue Southerner
Gray Fades to Blue
Rainy days are always a drag. Well, almost always. They’re OK when you can stay warm inside and read a book, or work on a project, or watch a movie or something. But I’ve been trying to alter my self-entertainment activities from passive to active, meaning I’m trying to DO more things and watch LESS … Continue reading Gray Fades to Blue
A Life of Changes
These days, the morning view out my window changes, but the window does not. My window is not cracked or broken , nor is it tinted or streaked. It is a permanent fixture in my life of constant change. Some mornings I wake up in a parking lot, the bright lights still illuminating the stillness … Continue reading A Life of Changes
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