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Nov 02, 2018

Photo Friday: First Trip to Anza Borrego Desert

Growing up in Arkansas, I was accustomed to gentle mountains covered in trees. Lakes, filled to the brim with sparkling water. All in stark contrast to what surrounds me in San Diego County. On my first trip to Anza Borrego Desert, just two hours northeast of San Diego, I was agog at how different the landscape was from what I was used to. Slot canyons made of sand that crumbled at the touch wound around like a psychedelic dream. Ancient riverbeds — or even ocean beds — lay flat below sharp craggy rockmountains. We camped that first trip. The camping,…

Oct 19, 2018

Photo Friday: Happy Birthday to Me

This week I celebrated my 41st birthday. This was my cake last year, for my 40th. Yes, it was Wonder Woman (don’t judge. This year I had rainbows and unicorns. When I was 20, I had a Rainbow Brite cake.). My birthday wish is to see more of the world and come here to share it with you!

Sep 28, 2018

Photo Friday: Sand Sculpture in SoCal

If you live nowhere near a beach, you probably aren’t aware that beach cities like San Diego host sand sculpture competitions. It’s amazing what people can do with sand, a little water, and a spade. The beautiful irony is that tomorrow, they’ll return as sand particles to the beach.

Sep 21, 2018

Photo Friday: The Road to San Diego

Moving somewhere new is always exciting, especially if it’s across the country. Eight years ago, I loaded up my family and made the drive from Arkansas to San Diego, mostly via Route 66 (or rather, the modern interstate that runs parallel to it). On the final day (Day 3, I think), I teared up when I saw this sign. We were in the home stretch. What would await us in Sunny San Diego, our new home? Eight years later: I know. Wonderful memories in a lovely setting awaited us, and continue to fulfill me.

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