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Hi and welcome to my new 'About Me' page. My old page talked about how much I loved living in the Teton Valley of Wyoming but since I just relocated to the desert of Arizona, I thought it was time to update my information. Although I will always miss 'my mountains',

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Local Guides > New York City Places to see before you die: Reasons to add New York City to "the list": 1 of 61
There is a magic about the "Big Apple" that cannot be captured in photos or described in words. It has to be experienced firsthand. Take the leap and enjoy the journey as you discover these reasons why it is a 'must see before you die' kind of place.History - When you are in the middle of glitzy Times Square, it is not easy t... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable country love songs: 1 of 19
Through the years, between the songs about trucks, drinkin' and prison, country music has given us some of the most beautiful love ballads of our time. I fell in love with country music about the same time I fell for my first love; as we danced. That was several decades ago but nothing has changed. I'm still falling in love t... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 26 of 298
During the 1980s, my husband and I ran a commercial greenhouse that produced the same kind of bedding plants used in most gardens across America. We grew everything from seed: vegetables, flowers and herbs to sell to the gardeners in our area. In the depths of winter, our greenhouse was always a sea of brown that, in late spr... More..
Travel > United States Road trip: What to see on your drive across America: 1 of 11
America is such a rich tapestry of diversity, from the people who inhabit it to the ground they stand on, it is difficult to list what everyone should see during just one road trip. I do know that after having lived in all four time zones and criss-crossing the country numerous times, there are places I find myself returning ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Top 10 reasons to ski Whistler with your family: 1 of 9
Considering that Whistler has one of the best ski resort children's programs in the world, it is easy to understand why families flock to this British Columbia mountain for their ski vacations. No matter your child's age or ability, Whistler's Kids has thought of everything to make this vacation one your family will not soon ... More..
Local Guides > Chicago Best museums in Chicago: 2 of 15
Museums are magical places that carry us to far-off lands, back in time and into the future. They explain some of the mysteries of life, let us explore a black hole and introduce us to the dinosaur world. Museums place the past, present and future at our fingertips. The great city of Chicago have some of the best of these "ma... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Road trip: Tips for surviving a drive across America: 2 of 15
A road trip can be exciting but only if you and your fellow travelers return home safely. If I had followed the advice I am going to share with you, some of my travels would have been more pleasant. Since life is a 'live and learn' process, what follows are lessons I have learned about surviving road trips. 1. Stop often - I... More..
Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Unforgettable classic female country artists: 2 of 14
I have a long list of classic female country artists who are unforgettable but while preparing for this article, I kept coming back to two women who stood far above the rest: Kitty Wells and Patsy Cline. That's my short list and to do these two women justice in this article, I think I should keep in that way.Kitty WellsContem... More..
Travel > Rental Cars & Driving Road trip: Tips for saving money on a driving vacation: 3 of 18
Driving used to be the least expensive and most interesting way to get from point A to point B. It is still the most interesting but the cost, due to fluctuating fuel prices, has risen sharply over the past few years. However, if you have a family, no matter the cost of gasoline, driving is still less expensive than any other... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) Best graduation gifts for grads with a travel bug: 2 of 12
Your grad is finally free from the constraints of a classroom, studying and schedules and wants to take a little time off to travel. Can you blame them? To make their trip easier, safer and therefore more memorable, there are a multitude of gift ideas that will do just that. Gifts for the traveler can be as simple and inexpen... More..