Looking at things is very different from seeing them
Through the Lens of Life: Capturing the Beauty in Every Moment
/ 13 years ago
So far we have only had a few days when it has not been raining or snowing and that's when we dressed up in our…
Read MoreThe beauty of solitude is when our minds start to let go of the everyday tasks and surrender themselves to the present moment. That is when we start to see everything in a new perspective.
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Like many years before, the world's tiniest herons, the Least Bittern have chosen the Gilbert Water Preserve to have their chicks this summer. Adapted uniquely for marsh life, this elusive bird and its charming chicks…
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The scorching temperatures of a record-breaking heat wave in Phoenix, Arizona, didn't just drive us indoors - it ignited some creative energy that led to an exciting transformation of our blog over the last few…
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Today, my world shattered when I received the phone call nobody ever wants to get when living far away from home. My mom, my closest friend, passed away at the age of 86. A deep…
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Peridot Mesa is situated on the traditional lands of the Apache tribe in Gila County, Arizona, (1.5 hours east of where we live). The tribe has a rich history in the area, dating back thousands of…
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This year we are lucky and the preconditions for a lovely spring bloom have been met and the area around Horseshoe Dam burst into life with a colorful display of wildflowers, creating a stunning natural…
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Winter in the Arizona desert is usually mild, with comfortable daytime temperatures and cool nights and snow is only common in the northern and central parts of the state, particularly in the higher elevations, such…
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Bighorn sheep are a species of wild sheep that are known for their impressive physical abilities and unique behavior. One of their most notable behaviors besides jumping is the "bighorn sheep bumping heads," or more scientifically known…
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I made myself a birthday present by taking the day off, so Marco and I could go on a day trip up to Heber, where another herd of wild horses have their territory. This herd…
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Jackie and I have been visiting the Desert Botanical Garden regularly every second Tuesday of the month because of the free admission - since spring has been very nice this year and to have more…
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It is a regular Friday morning when we stand on our balcony and talk about our friends in Las Cruces and shortly thereafter decide to visit them. Thirty minutes later we hit the pavement and…
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Odometer: 102,800 07:00: back in California we seem to be getting up earlier again. We leave at 8:00 and drive the 50 Miles to Sequoia National Park. It’s Sunday and there is a lot of…
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