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I love broccoli
I love broccoli! Did you know broccoli is a member of the cabbage family and was introduced to America by the Italians in the 1920s? Let’s thank those Italians. Unfortunately Fred’s and my mother’s method of cooking any vegetable was boiling it beyond recognition so neither Fred nor I grew up with a dislike of Read More >>
Hiking Season in SE Arizona
Although hiking weather in other parts of the country isn’t great, here in southeast Arizona, it is just about perfect. We are enjoying mostly mild weather, cerulean skies, gentle breezes, glorious sunset, and, yes, reduced snake activity. The problem isn’t finding a hiking trail but selecting one. Here are some examples for a “good” problem. Read More >>
DIY Campfire Starter
We probably don’t get to enjoy as many campfires as most campers but I like to be ready, just in case. In the past, Fred relied on old newspapers. The problem is we don’t often have newspapers laying around the motorhome. So, I will make up several of these campfire starters – descriptions follow. You’ll Read More >>
Tips for Better Photo Memories
This article was published some eight years ago. The tips given are still valid and might be helpful for your photo taking this time of year. ******************************************************** I was going through several photo albums the other day of my children. It’s hard to believe they have children of their own. The photos bring back a Read More >>
Fire!!! Got a plan?
There doesn’t seem to be an end to the misery folks in California are going through with all these horrible fires. So many missing. So many dead. So many homes gone. So many acres destroyed. My heart aches for all those people and what they must be going through wondering about loved ones. When Fred Read More >>
Saguaro – Icon of the Southwest
No doubt about it, the Saguaro (pronounced “suh-WAH-ruh”) is an impressive plant. The Saguaro is the largest cactus in USA and can weigh more than two elephants. By middle age, the Saguaro will tower above all other desert plants. It is an important source of food and shelter to desert animals. Saguaro grow in the Read More >>
Affordable Family Vacations – Alternatives to National Parks
Every January, I start planning for the upcoming camping season. In the beginning, camping was a break from my life of a 9-to-5 job, bills, and the same-old, same-old. Then came a husband and children. Camping became an affordable family vacation. Today, people are still looking for an affordable family vacation and many are discovering Read More >>
Peanut Butter Cheerios Cookies
Here’s a simple recipe for a yummy and healthy NO BAKE cookies. Only thing missing is a glass of milk. I’ve been known to drizzle with melted chocolate over them or serve with a cup of hot chocolate. Perfect as a summer camping snack, they are also a good activity for days when the children Read More >>
Soft Butter
I must bake some bread for an upcoming camping trip but I’ve got my soft butter all done. (One of the advantages of having a motorhome – a refrigerator!) Fred reminds me they sale a similar product in the grocery store but I don’t think it compares. Recipe: It is so easy to make: Put a Read More >>
Ralf brings joy
Found this as I was going through some old postings. Hard to believe Ralf is probably pushing 18 years old. Vet thought he was 1 or 2 years old when we adopted him in 2004. He is now nearly totally deaf and mostly blind and a walk with him often feels more like a drag Read More >>
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I love broccoli
I love broccoli! Did you know broccoli is a member of the cabbage family and was introduced to America by the Italians in the 1920s? Let’s thank those Italians. Unfortunately Fred’s and my mother’s method of cooking any vegetable was boiling it beyond recognition so neither Fred nor I grew up with a dislike of Read More >>
Hiking Season in SE Arizona
Although hiking weather in other parts of the country isn’t great, here in southeast Arizona, it is just about perfect. We are enjoying mostly mild weather, cerulean skies, gentle breezes, glorious sunset, and, yes, reduced snake activity. The problem isn’t finding a hiking trail but selecting one. Here are some examples for a “good” problem. Read More >>
DIY Campfire Starter
We probably don’t get to enjoy as many campfires as most campers but I like to be ready, just in case. In the past, Fred relied on old newspapers. The problem is we don’t often have newspapers laying around the motorhome. So, I will make up several of these campfire starters – descriptions follow. You’ll Read More >>
Tips for Better Photo Memories
This article was published some eight years ago. The tips given are still valid and might be helpful for your photo taking this time of year. ******************************************************** I was going through several photo albums the other day of my children. It’s hard to believe they have children of their own. The photos bring back a Read More >>
Fire!!! Got a plan?
There doesn’t seem to be an end to the misery folks in California are going through with all these horrible fires. So many missing. So many dead. So many homes gone. So many acres destroyed. My heart aches for all those people and what they must be going through wondering about loved ones. When Fred Read More >>
Saguaro – Icon of the Southwest
No doubt about it, the Saguaro (pronounced “suh-WAH-ruh”) is an impressive plant. The Saguaro is the largest cactus in USA and can weigh more than two elephants. By middle age, the Saguaro will tower above all other desert plants. It is an important source of food and shelter to desert animals. Saguaro grow in the Read More >>
Affordable Family Vacations – Alternatives to National Parks
Every January, I start planning for the upcoming camping season. In the beginning, camping was a break from my life of a 9-to-5 job, bills, and the same-old, same-old. Then came a husband and children. Camping became an affordable family vacation. Today, people are still looking for an affordable family vacation and many are discovering Read More >>
Peanut Butter Cheerios Cookies
Here’s a simple recipe for a yummy and healthy NO BAKE cookies. Only thing missing is a glass of milk. I’ve been known to drizzle with melted chocolate over them or serve with a cup of hot chocolate. Perfect as a summer camping snack, they are also a good activity for days when the children Read More >>
Soft Butter
I must bake some bread for an upcoming camping trip but I’ve got my soft butter all done. (One of the advantages of having a motorhome – a refrigerator!) Fred reminds me they sale a similar product in the grocery store but I don’t think it compares. Recipe: It is so easy to make: Put a Read More >>
Ralf brings joy
Found this as I was going through some old postings. Hard to believe Ralf is probably pushing 18 years old. Vet thought he was 1 or 2 years old when we adopted him in 2004. He is now nearly totally deaf and mostly blind and a walk with him often feels more like a drag Read More >>
