One thing Arizona has that many other states do not is wide open sky that is uncluttered by forests and other obstructions. Seriously, most places that you go here are all one story, maybe 2 story tops, buildings. Except for the downtown Phoenix areas, the palm trees tend to be the only tall things. When…
Las Vegas, Nevada was never at the top of my wish list of places to visit. Deep down, I think I am afraid that I am a potential gambling addict and never wanted to take the chance. On top of that, I have asthma and cigarette smoke is my nemesis. But, my husband is a…
Yes, as I pointed out in July 2017, this Tyrannosaurus Rex is sitting caged outside the entrance to the Phoenix Art Museum. Apparently, it wasn’t there from the beginning. It was added later, along with a few other sculptures, preceded by a rather inventive ad campaign. This tree, which takes up an entire wall, is…
The Phoenix Zoo is in Papago Park very close to the Desert Botanical Gardens, which we visited a few months ago. (I have to say that the costs of admission for the public (I think they are public) attractions are rather exorbitant – $25 per adult, children $13, seniors $20 – for both. The OdySea…
Pool Maintenance Entertainment End of Spring means “pool maintenance” in Arizona and we have an apartment overlooking the pool. So, we had a front row seat for all the excitement. Below, is a Before photo of the overgrown palm trees around the pool. The pool was only drained after the tree trimming in order to…
We are settled in Arizona now, just outside of Phoenix! The landscape takes some getting used to after the green hills and beaches of the Puget Sound. But, it is beautiful in a dry, sometimes extremely hot, way. There are trees with oranges, lemons, limes, and grapefruits growing in the yards, the parks, and along…
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