If you only have one day in Page, Arizona, near Lake Powell, make sure you absolutely take a tour of Antelope Canyon. This beautiful slot canyon tour will give you…
Gems of the Southwest: Window Rock and Horseshoe Bend
We (my dear friend Nikki and I) left Albuquerque early in the morning for Lake Powell, AZ, the first stop of my 3 week road trip through the Southwest. First…
May Favorites
I am back after a brief hiatus, where I gave myself permission to deal with all sorts of other things going on in my life. But it is summer now,…
A Long Weekend in Denver
Last year for my spring break, I had the privilege of popping up to Denver for a few days to visit my dear friend Nikki, and I would now like…
How A Cab Ride in Africa Changed My Life
I had always dreamed of going to Morocco; something about the red sands of the Sahara, the vibrant patterns of the mosaics, and the hustle and bustle of the souks…
Teaching Kids Accountability for Listening
I know I am not the only teacher who has been baffled by the following scenario: You are putting your heart and soul into the lesson you spent careful time…
Albuquerque Aquarium
Today I am going to talk about an aquarium in the middle of the desert, because that is funny to me. But however bizarre, the Albuquerque Aquarium provides a nice…
The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly Book Review
One of my favorite things to do in my free time is read. Books and stories have always been a big part of my life because of how reading lets…
Inspiration Point Santa Barbara
Last week I had the privilege of spending my spring break in beautiful Santa Barbara, where I was born and raised. One of my favorite things to do is play…
Wanda Sykes, Hot Wings and Fear
This is the story of how Wanda Skyes eating hot wings pushed me to finally launch my blog. The Fear I have been sitting on this blog idea for about…