Have you ever sat down in a vast desert of silence, gazing at the beautiful night sky, lost only inside your thoughts? You don’t need to, but I did. A couple of years ago, I made a trip into... Read more >>

I’m a huge fan of virtual tourism using Google Maps, and every so often, I come across something haunting or unusual. Today I came across California City, CA,  an eerie image of American... Read more >>

Charlie Engle ran 111 days and more than 4,300 miles to cross the Sahara Dessert. His journey through Senegal, Mauritania, Mali, Niger, Libya, and Egypt is captured in the Matt Damon-produced Running... Read more >>

The stated purpose of this trip was to observe the solar eclipse and we flew to the Altai Mountains, to a private ger camp located on the “perfect” path. They’d brought a group of... Read more >>

Ever wonder what it’s like to stand on the Mongolian steppes and feel the wind on your face, looking west? Ever wanted to go there? For some reason, I’d always wanted to see it, so,... Read more >>

Known for its unflappable sunshine, dry desert air, and myriad of premium golf courses, Palm Springs, California, is often known as a retiree’s paradise. However, Palm Springs hasn’t... Read more >>

I’m letting the dust settle  Leaving it all behind  I can not carry it with me  It’ll be gone for good this time  There is nothing more I can do  I’ve... Read more >>

My husband, daughter, and I went to Morocco a few years ago on a business trip. None of us speak French or Arabic, so it was quite a culture shock when we didn’t hear anyone speak English for a... Read more >>

Why do I live in NV? Let me count the reasons ... The weather can be hot and dry and sometimes not very cold and dry, but usually it’s perfect. The sun is a nearly constant companion. On the... Read more >>

I’m trying to wean myself off dairy, so I got this recipe from PETA for non-dairy chocolate eggs that I can make, wrap, and hide in my tiny backyard for the egg hunt. Ingredients: One... Read more >>