This Sunday while I was working my sister called with the news that my brother Joe had passed away. I was caught completely off guard. Joe was my 47 year
Read FullThe sound of water can be so relaxing and I couldn't resist when Robert suggested that we spend the afternoon at Saguaro Lake. I will be the first to admit
Read FullEver since I watched a movie called The Eiger Sanction, I have been in awe of Monument Valley. I am not a climber myself but I love the incredible rock
Read FullWith my birthday approaching Robert was determined to plan a special getaway for us. He chose the beautiful destination of Catalina Island off the coast of California. I grew up
Read FullI recently found out that my son Robert III and his girlfriend Alexis are expecting a baby. Veronica asked me to write down my thoughts about it. I wrote the
Read FullA family day trip to Blue Ridge Reservoir on the Mogollon Rim was exactly what was needed to escape the unrelenting heat of Phoenix. The whole experience was just like
Read FullAlthough summer is in full swing, my backyard has been very active like a spring morning with new chicks hatching. Yesterday I watched a Great-Tailed Grackle feed it's chick. The
Read FullLately on my days off I've been watching the wildlife in my backyard. I'm amazed at how many different species of birds fly into my backyard to eat and drink
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